A remote region; countryside that is relatively inaccessible; the boondocks.
backfitting
backfitting
verb
present participle of backfit
backlighted
backlisting
backlisting
verb
present participle of backlist
backpointer
backscatter
backscatter
noun
(computing) The sending of IP packets to essentially random addresses in response to incoming packets that have a spoofed origin.
(military) A portion of the energy of electromagnetic radiation such as a laser or radio waves that is scattered back in the direction of the source of radiation by an obscurant.
(physics) The deflection of particles and/or radiation through angles greater than 90 degrees to the original direction of travel.
The particles and/or radiation deflected in this manner.
verb
To scatter particles and/or radiation back to the direction from which they come.
backsetting
backsetting
verb
present participle of backset
backsettler
backsettler
noun
One living in the back or outlying districts of a community.
backstabbed
backstabbed
verb
simple past tense and past participle of backstab
backstabber
backstabber
noun
A traitor or hypocrite, such as a co-worker or friend assumed trustworthy but who figuratively attacks when one's back is turned.
backstamped
backstopped
backstopped
verb
simple past tense and past participle of backstop
backstories
backstories
noun
plural of backstory
backstreets
backstreets
noun
plural of backstreet
backstretch
backstretch
noun
(athletics, horse racing, car racing) Synonym of back straight (“straight part of a racetrack, running track, etc., opposite the finishing line”).
(exercise) An exercise that stretches the muscles of the back.
(figuratively) The middle part of an event.
(horse racing) An area next to a racetrack used to stable the racehorses and house employees.
backstroked
backstroked
verb
simple past tense and past participle of backstroke
backstrokes
backstrokes
noun
plural of backstroke
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of backstroke
backtracked
backtracked
verb
simple past tense and past participle of backtrack
backtracker
backtracker
noun
One who, or that which, backtracks.
backwatered
backwatered
verb
simple past tense and past participle of backwater
bathukolpic
bathukolpic
adj
(rare) Deep-bosomed.
blackbeetle
blackbreast
blackhearts
blackhearts
noun
plural of blackheart
blackington
blacklisted
blacklisted
adj
Being on a blacklist, or having been shunned and rejected due to information (true or false) being spread about scandalous activities or ideas, especially controversial political opinions.
verb
simple past tense and past participle of blacklist
blacklister
blacklister
noun
One who blacklists.
blacksmiths
blacksmiths
noun
plural of blacksmith
blackthorns
blackthorns
noun
plural of blackthorn
blacktongue
blacktopped
blacktopped
verb
simple past tense and past participle of blacktop
blackwaters
blackwaters
noun
plural of blackwater
bluejackets
bluejackets
noun
plural of bluejacket
bracketwise
bracketwise
adv
In terms of brackets (in various senses).
brickbatted
brickbatted
verb
simple past tense and past participle of brickbat
bucketmaker
bucketmaker
noun
A manufacturer of buckets.
bucklandite
buckwheater
buckwheater
noun
A poor and unskilled farmer.
cabinetmake
cabinetwork
cabinetwork
noun
cabinetmaking
furniture made by a cabinetmaker
featherback
featherback
noun
Any fish of the family Notopteridae.
hatchetback
jackrabbits
jackrabbits
noun
plural of jackrabbit
knockabouts
knockabouts
noun
plural of knockabout
leatherback
leatherback
noun
A large sea turtle, Dermochelys coriacea, with a leathery back.
packability
packability
noun
The quality or state of being packable
picketboats
picketboats
noun
plural of picketboat
quarterback
quarterback
noun
(American football, Canadian football) An offensive back whose primary job is to pass the ball in a play.
(American football, historical) An offensive back who receives the snap (hike) and then blocks the defense from crossing the line of scrimmage; a blocking back.
(rugby football, historical) A position just behind the forwards, or one who plays this position.
verb
(American football) To play the position of quarterback.
(by extension) To lead a team or group; to be primarily responsible for some group project or activity.
scratchback
scratchback
noun
(UK, dated) A toy which imitates the sound of tearing cloth, used by drawing it across the back of unsuspecting persons.
stickleback
stickleback
noun
Any one of numerous species of small fish of the family Gasterosteidae. The back is armed with two or more sharp spines. They inhabit both salt and brackish water, and construct nests from weeds.
subtacksman
subtacksmen
switchbacks
switchbacks
noun
plural of switchback
thumbtacked
thumbtacked
verb
simple past tense and past participle of thumbtack