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backing noun

  /ˈbæk.ɪŋ(ɡ)/
  • A liner or other material added behind or underneath.
 placa, suporte

back noun

  /bæk/ , [-k̚] , [-ˀk] , [bak] , [bax] , [bæk]
  • The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
 costas, dorso, lombo, reverso, encosto (para as costas), fundo
  • (sports) In some team sports, a position behind most players on the team.
 beque, zagueiro
  • The reverse side; the side that is not normally seen.
 reverso, dorso, parte de trás, traseira
  • That which is farthest away from the front.
 fundo

back verb

  /bæk/ , [-k̚] , [-ˀk] , [bak] , [bax] , [bæk]
  • (transitive) To support.
 apoiar
  • (nautical, of the wind) To change direction contrary to the normal pattern; that is, to shift anticlockwise in the northern hemisphere, or clockwise in the southern hemisphere.
 fazer [[marcha-à-ré]], fazer marcha atrás

back adjective

  /bæk/ , [-k̚] , [-ˀk] , [bak] , [bax] , [bæk]
  • Situated away from the main or most frequented areas.
 afastado
  • Not current.
 antigo
  • (comparable, phonetics) Pronounced with the highest part of the body of the tongue toward the back of the mouth, near the soft palate (most often describing a vowel).
 de trás, dos fundos, posterior, traseiro

back adverb

  /bæk/ , [-k̚] , [-ˀk] , [bak] , [bax] , [bæk]
  • (not comparable) To or in a previous condition or place.
 de volta
  • Away from the front or from an edge.
  • In a manner that impedes.
 para trás
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