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It is a great thing to have a big brain, a fertile imagination, grand ideals, but the man with these, bereft of a good backbone, is sure to serve no useful end.
George Matthew Adams

Meaning of "backbone" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BACKBONE

backbone  [ˈbækˌbəʊn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BACKBONE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Backbone is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BACKBONE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of backbone in the English dictionary

The first definition of backbone in the dictionary is something that resembles the spinal column in function, position, or appearance. Other definition of backbone is strength of character; courage. Backbone is also the main or central mountain range of a country or region.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BACKBONE


anklebone
ˈæŋkəlˌbəʊn
barebone
ˈbɛəˌbəʊn
breastbone
ˈbrɛstˌbəʊn
cheekbone
ˈtʃiːkˌbəʊn
collarbone
ˈkɒləˌbəʊn
cuttlebone
ˈkʌtəlˌbəʊn
hambone
ˈhæmˌbəʊn
herringbone
ˈhɛrɪŋˌbəʊn
hipbone
ˈhɪpˌbəʊn
jawbone
ˈdʒɔːˌbəʊn
knucklebone
ˈnʌkəlˌbəʊn
marrowbone
ˈmærəʊˌbəʊn
redbone
ˈrɛdˌbəʊn
ringbone
ˈrɪŋˌbəʊn
shankbone
ˈʃæŋkˌbəʊn
shinbone
ˈʃɪnˌbəʊn
tailbone
ˈteɪlˌbəʊn
thighbone
ˈθaɪˌbəʊn
whalebone
ˈweɪlˌbəʊn
wishbone
ˈwɪʃˌbəʊn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BACKBONE

backband
backbeat
backbench
backbencher
backbenches
backbend
backbit
backbite
backbiter
backbiting
backbitten
backblock
backblocker
backblocks
backboard
backbond
backboneless
backbreaker
backbreaking
backburn

WORDS THAT END LIKE BACKBONE

bass trombone
bone
close to the bone
crazy bone
debone
fishbone
frontal bone
funny bone
heel bone
hyoid bone
leg bone
occipital bone
pin bone
shin bone
skin and bone
T-bone
temporal bone
tenor trombone
thigh bone
trombone

Synonyms and antonyms of backbone in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «BACKBONE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «backbone» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of backbone

Translation of «backbone» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BACKBONE

Find out the translation of backbone to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of backbone from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «backbone» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

脊椎
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

columna vertebral
570 millions of speakers

English

backbone
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

रीढ़ की हड्डी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

عُمُود فِقْرِيّ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

позвоночник
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

espinha dorsal
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দাঁড়া
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

colonne vertébrale
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tulang belakang
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Rückgrat
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

背骨
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

등뼈
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Backbone
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

xương sống
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

முதுகெலும்பாக
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पाठीचा कणा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

omurga
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

spina dorsale
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kręgosłup
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

хребет
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

coloană vertebrală
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σπονδυλική στήλη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ruggraat
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ryggrad
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ryggrad
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of backbone

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BACKBONE»

The term «backbone» is very widely used and occupies the 18.687 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BACKBONE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about backbone

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10 QUOTES WITH «BACKBONE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word backbone.
1
Casey Abrams
There's got to be a backbone, there's got to be a skeleton to the whole way I perform, but you never want to hit the same note twice during a performance, I think. I think it's always got to be fresh so it doesn't bore me, and I always want to go out on edge.
2
George Matthew Adams
It is a great thing to have a big brain, a fertile imagination, grand ideals, but the man with these, bereft of a good backbone, is sure to serve no useful end.
3
Steve Albini
In the late '80s and early '90s, there was a slightly retro drum sound that was popular in hip-hop music called the 808 bass drum sound. It was the bass drum sound on the 808 drum machine, and it's very deep and very resonant, and was used as the backbone as a lot of classic hip-hop tracks.
4
Tom Allen
Family farms and small businesses are the backbone of our communities.
5
Sherry Argov
Bending over backwards does not bring you the love and attention you crave, but having your own life, your own goals and a backbone will.
6
Brody Armstrong
A drummer is usually like the backbone.
7
Michele Bachmann
Small business is the backbone of our economy. I'm for big business, too. But small business is where the jobs are generated.
8
Alan Ball
I know a lot of shows are like, 'Here's the pages,' right before they start filming. I'd have a heart attack. The anxiety would be way too much for me. I don't have as strong a backbone as those other show writers.
9
John Perry Barlow
So I'm just waiting until one party or the other actually gets a moral compass and a backbone.
10
Ed Begley, Jr.
For decades, community colleges have been the backbone of American workforce training. Because they are nimble and closely attuned to local community needs, they are inherently positioned to be influential leaders of the movement for a sustainable economy.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BACKBONE»

Discover the use of backbone in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to backbone and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Backbone: History, Traditions, and Leadership Lessons of ...
Noncommissioned officers stand as the backbone of the United States Marine Corps.
Julia Dye, 2013
2
Building Node Applications with MongoDB and Backbone
With this hands-on book, you’ll learn how to create a social network application similar to LinkedIn and Facebook, but with a real-time twist. And you’ll build it with just one programming language: JavaScript.
Mike Wilson, 2012
3
Executive Coaching with Backbone and Heart: A Systems ...
Praise for Executive Coaching with Backbone and Heart "In this book, O'Neill brings form and structure to the art of executive coaching.
Mary Beth A. O'Neill, 2011
4
Negotiating with Backbone: Eight Sales Strategies to Defend ...
This book will be an invaluable resource for B2B sales professionals, customer-facing professionals, and executives responsible for leading successful sales organizations.
Reed Holden, 2012
5
Backbone.Js Cookbook
Whether you are new to the world of Business Intelligence reporting, or an experienced BI analyst, this book will guide you through the creation of your first reports in Pentaho.
Vadim Mirgorod, 2013
6
Backbone
1911. Found within this book are hints for the prevention of jelly-spine curvature and mental squint. It lends a straight-up antidote for the blues and a straight-ahead cure for grouch.
S. Dewitt Clough, 2010
7
Courage: The Backbone of Leadership
It actually brought tears to my eyes, and I am going to give a copy to my son." —John Gerdelman, chairman, Intelliden Corporation "Great thanks to Gus Lee for this powerful book about courage that he so correctly calls the backbone of ...
Gus Lee, 2006
8
High-Performance Backbone Network Technology
Compiling the most influential papers from the IEICE Transactions in Communications, High-Performance Backbone Network Technology examines critical breakthroughs in the design and provision of effective public service networks in areas ...
Naoaki Yamanaka, 2004
9
How to Grow a Backbone: 10 Strategies for Gaining Power and ...
In short, they need a good, old-fashioned backbone. In "How to Grow a Backbone", Marshall, a top business consultant, outlines skills that readers can develop and perfect to become stronger, and more influential on the job.
Susan Marshall, 2000
10
Devil's Backbone: The Modoc War, 1872-3
Devil's Backbone Terry C. Johnston The Modoc Indians and American officials had been flirting with war in the Oregon Territory for some time.
Terry C. Johnston, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BACKBONE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term backbone is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Aucho and 'Gattuso' backbone of Gor Mahia success
Former Tusker coach Sammy 'Pamzo' Omollo has singled out Khalid Aucho and Collins 'Gattuso' Okoth as the backbone of champions Gor ... «Goal.com, Jul 15»
2
Exhibit Shows Dolores Huerta's Life As Part Of The 'Backbone' Of …
Long before President Obama's supporters rallied behind the words "yes, we can," the United Farm Workers did. Dolores Huerta is credited ... «WAMU 88.5, Jul 15»
3
More Internet Backbone Cables Cut in California
The latest in a string of attacks on fiber-optic cables in the San Francisco area caused some Internet service outages in the region on Tuesday. «Sci-Tech Today, Jul 15»
4
CEO: Insurance Industry needs to 'grow a backbone'
The CEO of Sportscover has said that the insurance industry sometimes needs to “grow a backbone,” when it comes to the claims space. «Insurance Business, Jul 15»
5
Guest OS and hardware profiles are backbone of a VM template
Guest OS and hardware profiles are backbone of a VM template. by. Nirmal Sharma. When it comes to guest OS and hardware profiles, determining how many ... «TechTarget, Jul 15»
6
Migrant workers form the backbone of Taiwan's long-term care …
Taipei, July 4 (CNA) Taiwan relies heavily on migrant workers from Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam to provide long-term care services ... «Focus Taiwan News Channel, Jul 15»
7
LAKE FIRE: Hand crews backbone to battle against blaze
The hand crew is the backbone – and sometimes the backache – of battles against brush and forest fires. Crew members – typically young, ... «Press-Enterprise, Jul 15»
8
Backbone of terrorists broken in Zarb-e-Azb: APML
All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) Sargodha Division Coordinator Rana Qamarul Zaman Chand and Khushab District President Syed Zil ... «The Nation, Jul 15»
9
The Stroller: 'Backbone'
“The positive feelings and the strong backbone he portrays should benefit the whole United States,” says Mr. Wright. “He has the same ... «Spartanburg Herald Journal, Jul 15»
10
Vox Populi: 'Thank you Donald Trump for having a backbone. Very …
“Regarding to a comment in Tuesday's paper. I, too, am 81 and have owned my house outright for years. But I'm happy for part of my taxes to go ... «Savannah Morning News, Jul 15»

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