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A painted cloth hung at the back of a stage as part of the scenery.

Gave support or assistance to.

(computing) The part of a computer system or application that is not directly accessed by users, typically responsible for storing and manipulating data.

A person, organization, or country that gives financial or other support to a person, project, or cause.

(American football) The area of the field behind the line of scrimmage where the quarterback and running backs position themselves.

To refill an excavated hole with the material dug out of it or with other material.

(of a plan or action) To have the opposite effect to what was intended; to rebound adversely on the originator.

An acrobatic move in which a person rotates backward head over heels while airborne, landing on their feet.

The part of a picture, scene, or design that forms a setting behind the main elements.

Support or help, especially financial support.

A bag carried on the back, typically with two shoulder straps, used for carrying belongings.

The rear surfaces or parts of something; plural of back.

A seat at the back of a vehicle, especially an automobile.

(Informal) A person's buttocks; the posterior.

A typographical mark (\) used especially in computing to indicate file paths, escape sequences, or special characters.

To relapse into bad habits, sinful behavior, or undesirable activities after a period of improvement.

A key on a keyboard that moves the cursor one position backward and typically deletes the character in that position.

The area behind or to the side of a stage, not visible to the audience.

A swimming stroke performed on the back with alternating circular arm movements and a flutter kick.

To retrace one's steps or return along the path one has traveled.

(Computing) A copy of data stored separately for safety.

Directed toward the back or rear; in reverse.

Toward the back or rear; in the direction of one's back.

A part of a river where the water is stagnant or flows very slowly, typically in a section not affected by the current.

The area of land at the back of a house, typically enclosed and used as a garden or recreation area.

Cured meat from the back or sides of a pig, typically sliced thin and fried or grilled.

Microscopic single-celled organisms that exist in enormous numbers in almost every environment on Earth, including the human body; some cause disease while others are beneficial.

Of poor quality or low standard.

(Slang, vulgar) A tough, intimidating, or impressively skilled person.

A small piece of metal, plastic, or cloth with a design or words on it, worn to show membership, rank, or achievement.

A heavily built omnivorous burrowing mammal with a black-and-white striped head, found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Small pieces of metal, plastic, or cloth worn to indicate membership, rank, or achievement.

In an unsatisfactory, inadequate, or unsuccessful way.

A flexible container with an opening at the top, used for carrying things.

A ring-shaped bread roll with a dense, chewy texture, made by boiling and then baking the dough.

Personal belongings packed in suitcases for traveling; luggage.

Flexible containers with an opening at the top.

An exclamation expressing contempt, annoyance, or dismissal.

An informal spelling of "bye," used in text messages and online communication.

Money or property given as security to ensure a prisoner's appearance in court.

Secured someone's release by providing bail.

The outer wall of a castle or any of several walls surrounding the keep.

An officer of the court who maintains order and assists the judge.

Food or other substance used to attract and catch fish or animals.

Cook food using dry heat in an oven.

Cooked by dry heat in an oven.

A person who makes and sells bread, cakes, and pastries.

A place where bread, cakes, and pastries are made or sold.

The activity or skill of making bread, cakes, and pastries.

A state of equilibrium; equal distribution of weight.