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Meaning of "backscratch" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BACKSCRATCH

backscratch  [ˈbækˌskrætʃ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BACKSCRATCH

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Backscratch 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 BACKSCRATCH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of backscratch in the English dictionary

The definition of backscratch in the dictionary is a favour done for someone in return for another.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BACKSCRATCH


attach
əˈtætʃ
batch
bætʃ
brach
brætʃ
catch
kætʃ
cratch
krætʃ
despatch
dɪˈspætʃ
detach
dɪˈtætʃ
dispatch
dɪˈspætʃ
fratch
frætʃ
hatch
hætʃ
latch
lætʃ
match
mætʃ
mismatch
ˌmɪsˈmætʃ
mix-and-match
ˌmɪksəndˈmætʃ
patch
pætʃ
rach
rætʃ
rematch
ˈriːˌmætʃ
sasquatch
ˈsæsˌkwætʃ
scratch
skrætʃ
snatch
snætʃ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BACKSCRATCH

backscratcher
backscratching
backseat
backset
backsey
backsheesh
backshore
backside
backsight
backslap
backslapper
backslash
backslid
backslide
backslider
backsliding
backspace
backspace key
backspacer

WORDS THAT END LIKE BACKSCRATCH

a bad patch
Black Watch
deathwatch
exhibition match
fob watch
football match
friendly match
from scratch
grudge match
home match
klatch
officer of the watch
on the watch
quartz watch
stopwatch
swatch
test match
up to scratch
watch
wristwatch

Synonyms and antonyms of backscratch in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «backscratch» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BACKSCRATCH

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

Translator English - Chinese

backscratch
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

backscratch
570 millions of speakers

English

backscratch
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

backscratch
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

backscratch
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

backscratch
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

backscratch
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

backscratch
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

backscratch
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Backscratch
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

backscratch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

backscratch
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

backscratch
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Backscratch
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

backscratch
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

backscratch
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बॅकस्क्रॅच
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

backscratch
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

backscratch
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

backscratch
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

backscratch
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

backscratch
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

backscratch
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

backscratch
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

backscratch
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

backscratch
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of backscratch

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BACKSCRATCH»

The term «backscratch» is used very little and occupies the 180.728 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BACKSCRATCH» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «backscratch» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «backscratch» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BACKSCRATCH»

Discover the use of backscratch in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to backscratch and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Military Bases: Historical Perspectives, Contemporary Challenges
British anger with the Americans spilled over into the Backscratch negotiations. While the MoD continued 'pressing' the Americans [64], Ward became re- energised in his desire to force the issue of finance with the US once again. In his letter of ...
Luís Nuno Rodrigues, Sergiy Glebov, 2009
2
Tennis Technique Bible Volume One
A comprehensive reference on modern, world-class tennis technique. This version is black & white. All net profits from the sale of this book will go to charity.
Chris Lewit, 2010
3
Essential Love: Poems about Mothers and Fathers, Daughters ...
BACKSCRATCH. BOY. James P. Lenfestey Your righteousness is mighty as a king's. Your anger lasts the time an egg cooks. Your smile charms cobras and cataracts. Your indolence is a jungle where butterflies live whole lives. A father is  ...
Ginny Lowe Connors, 2000
4
The Big Sister's Guide to the World of Work: The Inside ...
Backscratch, you'll need to grow those nails a bit and give them some shape. We' re talking skills here, mama. Ask yourself this: “What do I have to offer that other people might need or value?” For example, J can talk to anybody. There has ...
Marcelle DiFalco, Jocelyn Greenky Herz, 2008
5
Welding Design & Fabrication
How It Works STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS plan timetable for setting Operation Backscratch into. This is it: The chain-cutting announcement that sets free the forces of Operation Backscratch. Might as well get used to the words ...
6
Colorado Trails North-Central Region
One is portion of Backscratch and Tipperary Creek Trailheads. SO Two tracks on left. One is portion of Backscratch and Tipperary Creek Trailheads. T 4.7 SO Tipperary Creek Trailhead loop on right. 5.4 A SO Tipperary Creek Trailhead loop on ...
Peter Massey, Jeanne Wilson, 2006
7
4WD Trails: North-Central Colorado
One is portion of Backscratch and Tipperary Creek Trailheads. 6.4 A SO Two tracks on left. One is portion of Backscratch and Tipperary Creek Trailheads. T 4.7 SO Tipperary Creek Trailhead loop on right. 5.4 A SO Tipperary Creek Trailhead ...
Peter Massey, Jeanne Wilson, 1999
8
Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription 7th ...
The back scratch test appearsto have good construct validity, as evidenced byits ability to detect declinesin shoulderflexibility acrossage groups (60–90yr) (Rikli andJones 1999).Table 10.9 presents agegendernorms for the backscratch test.
Heyward, Vivian H., Gibson, Ann, 2014
9
All in a Don?s Day
Two other,more obvious, ones are: to thicken the product so it can be sold for more and to backscratch colleagues who have their own books to flog and will backscratch (cite) you in return. Typical vices ofa command economy. PL In Ghost ...
Mary Beard, 2012
10
The Tennis Drill Book, 2E:
Players take positions at the baseline or service line center (T). They stand in the natural service stance (flatservice stance), begin the serve, and check to see if the racket arm is raised in a backscratch position; the nonracket hand is limp at the ...
Hoskins-Burney, Tina, Carrington, Lex, 2014

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BACKSCRATCH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term backscratch is used in the context of the following news items.
1
10 things I want my daughter to know about before she starts high …
I know you might think it's too cool but you are never too old for a cwtch, or a backscratch or a mum-and-daughter hair-brushing session. «WalesOnline, May 15»
2
Play about mining diaster proving unexpected joy - even for the cast
AT the Newcastle Mining Institute, meanwhile, Hewin' Goals – a Backscratch Theatre production about 125 years of Northern League football ... «The Northern Echo, Nov 14»
3
Gracie Gold's coaches had a great reaction to her costly mistake
I still ended with a really nice backscratch spin!” Gold finished the short program in third place, behind Russians Elizaveta Tuktamysheva and ... «USA TODAY, Oct 14»
4
Up to scratch
BACKSCRATCH Theatre played Newton Aycliffe last Monday evening. By means of the time honoured gag, it might be supposed that Backscratch lost. «The Northern Echo, Oct 14»
5
Jack Lowden: Method acting? I'd rather fanny around
backscratch · 14 Oct 2014 9:26. 2 3. thought he was dynamite in ... hugecost backscratch. 14 Oct 2014 9:35. 1 2. In fairness, he doesn't have ... «The Guardian, Oct 14»
6
Fired in the Furness
All shows start at 7pm; admission's just £5 – concessions £3. The play's produced by the Crook-based Backscratch Theatre Company. Please ... «The Northern Echo, Oct 14»
7
Part of the reunion
It's there that the column found itself last Wednesday to talk about Hewin' Goals, a Backscratch Theatre Company play marking the 125th ... «The Northern Echo, Aug 14»
8
The Super Bowl Halftime Show Is Down To 3 Choices
It's long been a mutually beneficial backscratch, but apparently, that's no longer good enough for the League. Representatives reportedly approached final ... «Cinema Blend, Aug 14»
9
Recuperated guinea pig pair on the mend in North Melbourne and …
“When they first came in they were being driven mad by the mites, so they constantly wanted staff to give them a backscratch,” Ms Horg said. «Herald Sun, Jul 14»
10
Worst Burglar Ever Gets Chased Off By A Backscratcher-Wielding 63 …
Don and Patty Kearney of Marion, Indiana were watching TV at home on Monday night when a wrench-wielding burglar invaded their home. «Uproxx, Jun 14»

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« EDUCALINGO. Backscratch [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/backscratch>. Apr 2024 ».
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