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backbone Definition


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backbone
noun
    1. The spine.
      Thesaurus: spine, vertebrae, chine.
    2. In both physical and abstract senses: the main support of something.
      Example: the backbone of a company
    3. Firmness and strength of character.
      Thesaurus: determination, resolve, tenacity, guts (slang), will, fortitude, nerve, spirit, heart, mettle, character, grit; Antonym: weakness, cowardice.
Etymology: 13c.



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