What is another word for the backs?

Pronunciation: [ðə bˈaks] (IPA)

The term "the backs" generally refers to the rear portion of something, but there are many other words and phrases that can be used as a substitute depending on the context. For example, "the rear" has a similar meaning and is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. "The posterior" is a more scientific term that could be used in a medical context. "The hindquarters" is often used to refer to the rear of animals. "The tail end" might be used to describe the end of a line of people or objects. Other synonyms include "the reverse side" or "the flip side".

What are the hypernyms for The backs?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with The backs

  • There was one where Gomez was on a Trapeze hanging by the legs upside down. I remember how much the backs of my knees would hurt until I got used to it. It was hard.
    John Astin
  • There are books of which the backs and covers are by far the best parts.
    Charles Dickens
  • The Constitution is not neutral. It was designed to take the government off the backs of people.
    William O. Douglas
  • President Reagan was elected on the promise of getting government off the backs of the people and now he demands that government wrap itself around the waists of the people.
    Ralph Nader
  • Last year we had so many people coming in and out they didn't bother to sew their names on the backs of the uniforms. They just put them there with Velcro.
    Andy Van Slyke

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