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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBackwork
/ˈbæk.wɜːk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Work executed on the reverse or rear side of an object, structure, or textile.
"The intricate backwork of the embroidered tapestry displayed exceptional craftsmanship." - 2
Subsidiary or preparatory labor done behind the scenes to support a main project.
"Much of the architectural backwork remained hidden once the facade panels were installed."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived by combining the Germanic root 'back' (referring to the rear or reverse side) with the Old English noun 'work' (from Proto-Germanic *werkan). Originally emerging in specialized craft and architectural contexts in the late 19th century, it describes structural or decorative elements applied to the back of an object or building.
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travail au dos
Transliteration: tra-vaj o do
"Le travail au dos de cette tapisserie est remarquable."
Rückenarbeit
Transliteration: ˈʁʏkn̩ˌʔaʁbaɪ̯t
"Die Rückenerbeit des Möbelstücks wurde sorgfältig poliert."
lavoro posteriore
Transliteration: laˈvoːro posteˈrjoːre
"Il lavoro posteriore del ricamo mostra una grande abilità."
trabajo trasero
Transliteration: tɾaˈbaxo tɾaˈseɾo
"El trabajo trasero del cuadro revela técnicas antiguas."
trabalho traseiro
Transliteration: tɾaˈbaʎu tɾaˈzejɾu
"O trabalho traseiro da peça foi feito à mão."
पिछला काम
Transliteration: pichhala kaam
"इस कढ़ाई का पिछला काम बहुत सफाई से किया गया है।"
背面工作
Transliteration: bèimiàn gōngzuò
"这件刺绣的背面工作同样精细。"
배면 작업
Transliteration: baemyeon jageop
"자수의 배면 작업도 정교하게 완성되었다."
裏面作業
Transliteration: rimen sagyou
"その刺繍の裏面作業も非常に丁寧です。"
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