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Backbone

Backbone Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Backbone? [n] a computer network that connects other computer networks [n] (informal) fortitude and determination; "he didn't have the guts to try it" [n] the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord; "the fall broke his back" [n] a central cohesive source of support and stability; "faith is his anchor"; "he is the linchpin of this firm" Synonyms \| Synonyms for Backbone: anchor \| back \| grit \| gumption \| guts \| linchpin \| lynchpin \| mainstay \| moxie \| rachis \| sand \| spinal column \| spine \| vertebral column Related Terms \| Find terms related to Backbone: advocate \| alpenstock \| arm \| athletic supporter \| back \| backing \| bandeau \| bearer \| bottom \| bra \| brace \| bracer \| bracket \| brassiere \| buttress \| cane \| carrier \| cervix \| chutzpah \| corset \| courage \| crook \| crutch \| determination \| firmness \| fortitude \| foundation garment \| fulcrum \| gameness \| girdle \| grit \| guts \| gutsiness \| guttiness \| guy \| guywire \| hardihood \| heart \| heart of oak \| intestinal fortitude \| jock \| jockstrap \| mainstay \| maintainer \| mast \| mettle \| mettlesomeness \| moxie \| neck \| nerve \| pillar \| pith \| pluck \| pluckiness \| prop \| purposefulness \| rachis \| reinforce \| reinforcement \| reinforcer \| resoluteness \| resolution \| resolve \| rest \| resting place \| rigging \| sand \| shoulder \| shroud \| spinal column \| spine \| spirit \| sprit \| spunk \| spunkiness \| stability \| staff \| stamina \| standing rigging \| stave \| stay \| staying power \| stick \| stiffener \| stout heart \| strength \| strengthener \| sturdiness \| support \| supporter \| sustainer \| toughness \| true grit \| upholder \| vertebrae \| vertebral column \| walking stick \| will See Also \| axial skeleton \| canalis vertebralis \| chine \| coccyx \| computer network \| fortitude \| intervertebral disc \| intervertebral disk \| notochord \| skeletal structure \| spinal canal \| support \| tail bone \| vertebra \| vertebral canal Backbone In Webster's Dictionary \Back"bone"\, n. [2d back,n.+ bone. ] 1. The column of bones in the back which sustains and gives firmness to the frame; the spine; the vertebral or spinal column. 2. Anything like, or serving the purpose of, a backbone. The lofty mountains on the north side compose the granitic axis, or backbone of the country. --Darwin. We have now come to the backbone of our subject. --Earle. 3. Firmness; moral principle; steadfastness. Shelley's thought never had any backbone. --Shairp. {To the backbone}, through and through; thoroughly; entirely. ``Staunch to the backbone.'' --Lord Lytton.

Backbone Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Backbone?

[n] a computer network that connects other computer networks
[n] (informal) fortitude and determination; "he didn't have the guts to try it"
[n] the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord; "the fall broke his back"
[n] a central cohesive source of support and stability; "faith is his anchor"; "he is the linchpin of this firm"

Backbone In Webster's Dictionary

\Back"bone"\, n. [2d back,n.+ bone. ]
1. The column of bones in the back which sustains and gives
   firmness to the frame; the spine; the vertebral or spinal
   column.

2. Anything like, or serving the purpose of, a backbone.

         The lofty mountains on the north side compose the
         granitic axis, or backbone of the country. --Darwin.

         We have now come to the backbone of our subject.
                                               --Earle.

3. Firmness; moral principle; steadfastness.

         Shelley's thought never had any backbone. --Shairp.

{To the backbone}, through and through; thoroughly; entirely.
   ``Staunch to the backbone.'' --Lord Lytton.

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