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Универсальный англо-русский словарь. Академик.ру. 2011.
Универсальный англо-русский словарь. Академик.ру. 2011.
Back — (b[a^]k), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Backed} (b[a^]kt); p. pr. & vb. n. {Backing}.] [1913 Webster] 1. To get upon the back of; to mount. [1913 Webster] I will back him [a horse] straight. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. To place or seat upon the back. [R.]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
back — back1 [bak] n. [ME bak < OE baec; akin to ON bak, OHG bahho] 1. the part of the body opposite to the front; in humans and many other animals, the part to the rear or top reaching from the nape of the neck to the end of the spine 2. the… … English World dictionary
back|wa|ter — «BAK WT uhr, WOT », noun, verb. –n. 1. a stretch of water held, pushed, or thrown back. 2. Figurative. a) a backward place: »The village was a backwater of civilization. b) a sluggish, stagnant condition or situation: »His job had drifted into a… … Useful english dictionary
back water — To row or turn the paddle wheels backwards • • • Main Entry: ↑back * * * reverse the action of the oars while rowing, causing a boat to slow down or stop … Useful english dictionary
back|wash — «BAK WOSH, WSH», noun. 1. a) the water thrown back by oars, paddle wheels, a passing ship, or surf against rocks. b) a backward current of air behind propellers or jet engines. c) Surfing. a stretch of rough water made by cross currents meeting.… … Useful english dictionary
back — I. /bæk / (say bak) noun 1. the hinder part of the human body, extending from the neck to the end of the spine. 2. the part of the body of animals corresponding to the human back. 3. the rear portion of any part or organ of the body: the back of… …
back — n., adv., v., & adj. n. 1 a the rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips. b the corresponding upper surface of an animal s body. c the spine (fell and broke his back). d the keel of a ship. 2 a any surface regarded as… … Useful english dictionary
back — noun 1》 the rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips. ↘the corresponding upper surface of an animal s body. ↘the spine. ↘the main structure of a ship s hull or an aircraft s fuselage. 2》 the side or part of… … English new terms dictionary
back down — verb 1. move backwards from a certain position (Freq. 2) The bully had to back down • Syn: ↑back up, ↑back off • Derivationally related forms: ↑backdown • Hypernyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
back swimmer — noun Etymology: back (I) : an insect of the family Notonectidae characterized by swimming with the ventral surface uppermost * * * back swimmer, an aquatic, bloodsucking insect that swims on its back, using its long, flattened hind legs in the… … Useful english dictionary
back water — reverse the action of the oars to slow down or stop a boat. → back … English new terms dictionary