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back
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ˈdoɾsu/dor·so
Definitions
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The back of the human body or of an animal.
Usage examples
“He had a tattoo on his upper back.”
“The horse's back was strong and broad.”
Common combinations
back of the handspine of a bookanimal's back
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The part opposite the front or main side of an object (e.g., book, leaf, coin).
Usage examples
“The author's name is on the spine of the book.”
“The coin's reverse shows an eagle.”