English to English Dictionary

Backgammon

A board game for two players in which each has fifteen pieces which are moved along twenty-four triangles according to the throw of two dice, the winner being the first to remove all their pieces from the board.

Background Information

Information that provides context or additional details about a subject.

Backing

Support or assistance provided to someone or something.

Backline

The equipment and instruments used by a band or musical group that are positioned at the back of the stage.

Backrub

An act of rubbing or massaging a person's back, typically performed to relieve tension or provide comfort.

Backslapping

A gesture of friendly approval or congratulation, typically involving a slap on the back.

Backstage

The area behind the stage in a theater where actors and crew prepare and wait.

Backup Forces

Additional personnel or resources available to support or reinforce a primary group or unit.

Backup plan

A strategy or alternative course of action designed to be implemented if the primary plan fails.

Backward

Directed or moving toward the back; in the opposite direction to that which is forward.

Bacteria

A large domain of single-celled, prokaryotic microorganisms lacking a distinct nucleus, found abundantly in all habitats on Earth.

Bad Books

A metaphorical list of individuals who are disliked or disapproved of by someone.