backbone
11backbone — [bak′bōn΄] n. [ME bakbon: see BACK1 & BONE] 1. the column of bones along the center of the back of vertebrate animals, including humans, made up of separate bones connected by the spinal cord, ligaments, and disk shaped cartilage; spine: see… …
12Backbone — Back|bone 〈[ bæ̣kboʊn] n. 15 oder m. 6; EDV〉 leistungsfähiges Basisnetz, an das andere Netzwerke angeschlossen werden können [engl., eigtl. „Rückgrat“] * * * Back|bone [ bɛkboʊn], der od. das; s, s [engl. backbone, eigtl. = Rückgrat, Wirbelsäule] …
13backbone — [[t]bæ̱kboʊn[/t]] backbones 1) N COUNT Your backbone is the column of small linked bones down the middle of your back. Syn: spine 2) N SING: usu with poss The backbone of an organization or system is the part of it that gives it its main strength …
14backbone — Network used to interconnect several networks together. Chicago Mercantile Exchange Glossary * * * backbone UK US /ˈbækbəʊn/ noun [C, usually singular] ● the backbone (of sth) Cf. the backbone of sth ► COMMUNICATIONS, IT the system of equipment… …
15backbone — n. courage the backbone to + inf. (will he have the backbone to tell the truth?) * * * [ bækbəʊn] [ courage ] the backbone to + inf. (will he have the backbone to tell the truth?) …
16backbone — back|bone [ˈbækbəun US boun] n ↑backbone, ↑breastbone, ↑collarbone, ↑kneecap, ↑pelvis, ↑skull, ↑spine, ↑rib 1.) the row of connected bones that go down the middle of your back = ↑spine …
17backbone */ — UK [ˈbækˌbəʊn] / US [ˈbækˌboʊn] noun Word forms backbone : singular backbone plural backbones 1) [countable] the row of small bones that goes down the middle of your back 2) [uncountable] the determination and strong personality that you need in… …
18backbone — /ˈbækboʊn / (say bakbohn) noun 1. the spinal or vertebral column; the spine. 2. something resembling a backbone in appearance, position, or function. 3. strength of character; resolution. 4. a series of high speed connections that forms a major… …
19backbone — back|bone [ bæk,boun ] noun * 1. ) count the row of small bones that goes down the middle of your back: SPINE 2. ) uncount the determination and strong personality that you need in order to do what is right or deal with a difficult situation:… …
20backbone — noun 1 (C) the row of connected bones that go down the middle of your back; spine (1) 2 the backbone of the most important part of an organization, set of ideas etc: The manufacturing sector forms the backbone of the country s economy. 3 (U)… …
