English Dictionary

A large shallow vat; a cistern, tub, or trough, used by brewers, distillers, dyers, picklers, gluemakers, and others, for mixing or cooling wort, holding water, hot glue, etc.
Source : opted (11758)  - auto

A ferryboat. See Bac, 1.
Source : opted (11759)  - auto

In human beings, the hinder part of the body, extending from the neck to the end of the spine; in other animals, that part of the body which corresponds most nearly to such part of a human being; as, the back of a horse, fish, or lobster.
Source : opted (11760)  - auto

An extended upper part, as of a mountain or ridge.
Source : opted (11761)  - auto

The outward or upper part of a thing, as opposed to the inner or lower part; as, the back of the hand, the back of the foot, the back of a hand rail.
Source : opted (11762)  - auto

The part opposed to the front; the hinder or rear part of a thing; as, the back of a book; the back of an army; the back of a chimney.
Source : opted (11763)  - auto

The part opposite to, or most remote from, that which fronts the speaker or actor; or the part out of sight, or not generally seen; as, the back of an island, of a hill, or of a village.
Source : opted (11764)  - auto

The part of a cutting tool on the opposite side from its edge; as, the back of a knife, or of a saw.
Source : opted (11765)  - auto

A support or resource in reserve.
Source : opted (11766)  - auto

The keel and keelson of a ship.
Source : opted (11767)  - auto