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backbone noun

  /ˈbækˌboʊn/ , /ˈbækˌbəʊn/
  • The series of vertebrae, separated by disks, that encloses and protects the spinal cord, and runs down the middle of the back in vertebrate animals.
 spina dorsale, colonna vertebrale, rachide
  • (figuratively) Any fundamental support, structure, or infrastructure.
 spina dorsale, base, struttura portante
  • (figuratively) Courage, fortitude, or strength.
 coraggio

backboned adjective

  • Having a spine.
 vertebrato

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backbone noun

  /ˈbɛkˌboʊ̯n/
  • (forestierismo) (telecomunicazioni) grossa linea di connessione collegata con linee più piccole, col compito di trasferire efficacemente dati a distanza
 backbone
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