| BACKDRAUGHTS | • backdraughts n. Plural of backdraught. • BACKDRAUGHT n. a reverse movement of air, also BACKDRAFT. |
| BACKSTABBING | • backstabbing v. Present participle of backstab. • backstabbing n. The act of one who backstabs. • back-stabbing adj. Alternative spelling of backstabbing. |
| BACKSTALLING | • BACKSTALL v. of a kite, to lose power and begin to drop in low winds. |
| BACKSTAMPING | • BACKSTAMP v. to mark with a backstamp. |
| BACKSTARTING | • BACKSTARTING n. a marketing technique in publishing, whereby new customers are sent back issues of magazines or journals as part of their subscription. |
| BACKSTRAIGHT | • backstraight n. Alternative form of back straight (“backstretch”). • back␣straight n. (Athletics, horse racing) The straight part of a racetrack, running track, etc., opposite the finishing… |
| BREAKFASTING | • breakfasting v. Present participle of breakfast. • breakfasting n. The act of eating breakfast. • BREAKFAST v. to take breakfast. |
| EARTHSHAKING | • earthshaking adj. Of global consequence or importance. • earthshaking adj. Very loud. • EARTHSHAKING adj. of great importance or consequence. |
| KAWANATANGAS | • KAWANATANGA n. (Maori) sovereignty. |
| KOTAHITANGAS | • KOTAHITANGA n. (Maori) unity or solidarity. |
| MATCHMAKINGS | • matchmakings n. Plural of matchmaking. • match-makings n. Plural of match-making. • MATCHMAKING n. the business of bringing suitable people together for marriage. |
| MEATPACKINGS | • MEATPACKING n. the wholesale meat industry. |
| PAINSTAKINGS | • painstakings n. Plural of painstaking. • PAINSTAKING n. careful diligence. |
| PLATEMAKINGS | • PLATEMAKING n. the act of making printing plates. |
| TRACKLAYINGS | • TRACKLAYING n. the laying of tracks on a railway line. |
| WATCHMAKINGS | • WATCHMAKING n. the profession of making watches. |