(genetics) The crossing of a hybrid with one of its parents or an individual genetically similar to its parent.
verb
present participle of backcross
backdropping
backdropping
verb
present participle of backdrop
backgrounded
backgrounded
adj
(computing) (of a task) Made non-interactive
Moved to the background
verb
simple past tense and past participle of background
backgrounder
backgrounder
noun
(chiefly US) A briefing or document typically provided prior to a meeting or other event that gives basic details on subjects that are likely to be mentioned.
A cattle farmer or rancher who runs a backgrounding operation.
A person employed to draw backgrounds for a comic or cartoon.
backstroking
backstroking
verb
present participle of backstroke
backswording
backswording
noun
Sport or exercise using a backsword or singlestick.
backtracking
backtracking
noun
(aviation) The usage of a runway as a taxiway, especially at private strips and smaller airports.
(computer science) The act of building all possible solutions to a problem incrementally, abandoning any candidate solution if it cannot lead to a valid solution.
(countable, uncountable) The act of one who, or that which, backtracks; a retracing of one's steps.
verb
present participle of backtrack
baggywrinkle
baggywrinkle
noun
(nautical) A brush-like pad made of rope, attached to a shroud in order to prevent wear on sails.
barrelmaking
barrelmaking
noun
The manufacture of barrels.
benchmarking
benchmarking
noun
A performance measurement according to a benchmark.
verb
present participle of benchmark
berrypicking
besprinkling
besprinkling
verb
present participle of besprinkle
blackbirding
blackbirding
noun
(UK, Australia) The practice of kidnapping Pacific Islanders, or kanakas, for sale as cheap labour.
verb
present participle of blackbird
boilermaking
boilermaking
noun
The manufacture of boilers.
brackenridge
breakfasting
breakfasting
noun
The act of eating breakfast.
verb
present participle of breakfast
breathtaking
breathtaking
adj
Very surprising or shocking; to such a degree as to cause astonishment.
stunningly beautiful; amazing
breckenridge
breckenridge
Proper noun
A town in Colorado, USA
an unincorporated community in Indiana, in the United States
A village/town in Michigan, US.
A city and county seat in Minnesota, US.
A city/town in Missouri, US.
A town in Oklahoma, US.
A city in Texas, USA
breckinridge
brickbatting
brickbatting
noun
The act of assailing with criticism.
The act of attacking by throwing brickbats.
verb
present participle of brickbat
bricklayings
bricklayings
noun
plural of bricklaying
bridgemaking
buttermaking
disembarking
disembarking
noun
A disembarkation.
verb
present participle of disembark
ekaterinburg
goldbricking
goldbricking
verb
present participle of goldbrick
greenbackers
greenbackers
noun
plural of greenbacker
greenbackism
greenbackism
noun
A movement advocating for the inflation of the US currency.
interbanking
kolombangara
kongsbergite
kongsbergite
noun
(mineralogy) A variety of silver containing about 5% mercury
lawbreakings
lawbreakings
noun
plural of lawbreaking
mockingbirds
mockingbirds
noun
plural of mockingbird
neighborlike
neighborlike
adj
US standard spelling of neighbourlike.
pathbreaking
pathbreaking
adj
Opening a new path or approach
pawnbrokings
roadblocking
roadblocking
verb
present participle of roadblock
safebreaking
safebreaking
noun
The act of breaking into a safe.
shipbreaking
shipbreaking
noun
The breaking up of a ship for scrap recycling.
shopbreaking
shopbreaking
noun
The act of breaking into a shop with unlawful intent.
stockbroking
stockbroking
noun
The profession of a stockbroker.
stringybarks
stringybarks
noun
plural of stringybark
tankerabogus
tankerabogus
noun
(UK, regional) A bogeyman; a fanciful monster used to frighten children.
ticklenburgs
ticklenburgs
noun
plural of ticklenburg
wakeboarding
wakeboarding
noun
(sports) A water sport where a rider on a small board is towed by a motor boat, attached by a cable.