backs

backs · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

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

  2. 2.

    (Sports) Players positioned behind the forwards, especially in rugby.

  3. 3.

    (Cambridge University) The lawns and gardens behind certain colleges along the River Cam.

  4. 4.

    Supports or moves backwards.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    turn one's backs — To abandon or reject.
  • •
    have each other's backs — To support and protect each other.
  • •
    backs to the wall — In a desperate situation.
  • •
    the Backs — Cambridge University's scenic riverside area.

Related words

Antonyms: fronts
See also: back, backed, backing

Etymology

Plural of back, from Old English bæc.