| BACKBITE | • backbite v. To make spiteful slanderous or defamatory statements about someone. • backbite v. (Informal) To attack from behind or when out of earshot with spiteful or defamatory remarks. • backbite v. To speak badly of an absent individual. |
| BACKFILE | • backfile n. A file of documents in paper or fiche format that have no digital equivalent. • backfile n. A file containing non-current items. • BACKFILE n. the back numbers of a newspaper. |
| BACKFIRE | • backfire v. (Of a gun, cannon, Bunsen burner, etc.) To fire in the opposite direction, for example due to an obstruction… • backfire v. (Of an engine) To experience a premature ignition of fuel or an ignition of exhaust gases, making a popping sound. • backfire v. To fail in a manner that brings down further misfortune. |
| BACKLINE | • backline n. Alternative form of back line. • back␣line n. (Soccer) Collectively, the defenders of a team. • back␣line n. (Field hockey) The line running across the goal to the corners of the playing field. |
| BACKSIDE | • backside n. The back side of anything, the part opposite its front, particularly… • backside n. (Figuratively) The reverse or opposite of anything. • backside n. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see back, side. |
| CRABLIKE | • crablike adj. Having some characteristics of a crab. • crablike adj. Walking or moving sideways. • CRABLIKE adj. like a crab. |
| DIEBACKS | • diebacks n. Plural of dieback. • DIEBACK n. a gradual dying of plant shoots. |
| FIREBACK | • fireback n. Any of certain species of pheasant in the genus Lophura. • fireback n. A piece of iron that fits into the back of a fireplace to distribute the heat and keep the brick from cracking. • FIREBACK n. a cast-iron plate at the back of a fireplace. |
| GIVEBACK | • giveback n. A rebate. • giveback n. A reduction in pay or conditions as a result of unfavourable economic conditions. • give␣back v. (Transitive) To return, restore (A thing to its original owner or location etc.). |
| KICKABLE | • kickable adj. Capable or deserving of being kicked. • KICKABLE adj. able to be kicked. |
| PICKABLE | • pickable adj. Able to be picked. • PICKABLE adj. able to be picked. |
| SCABLIKE | • scablike adj. Resembling or characteristic of a scab (incrustation). • SCABLIKE adj. resembling a scab. |
| TIEBACKS | • tiebacks n. Plural of tieback. • TIEBACK n. a loop for holding a curtain to one side. |
| ZWIEBACK | • zwieback n. A usually sweetened bread enriched with eggs that is baked and then sliced and toasted until dry and… • ZWIEBACK n. (German) a usually sweetened bread that is baked and then sliced and toasted until dry and crisp. |