Definition of Backbone

Noun

  • the part of a network that connects other networks together
    "the backbone is the part of a communication network that carries the heaviest traffic"
  • the part of a book's cover that encloses the inner side of the book's pages and that faces outward when the book is shelved
    "the title and author were printed on the spine of the book"
  • the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord
    "the fall broke his back"
    - spinal column - vertebral column
  • fortitude and determination
    "he didn't have the guts to try it"
  • a central cohesive source of support and stability
    "faith is his anchor"
    "the keystone of campaign reform was the ban on soft money"
    "he is the linchpin of this firm"
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

Word games points for the Backbone

  • Scrabble® score of the backbone (18)
  • Word Chums® score of the backbone (25)
  • Words With Friends® score of the backbone (22)

Unscramble backbone

115 unscramble word found using the letters backbone.

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