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aback

/@/'b/&/k/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. An abacus.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

adverb

  1. having the wind against the forward side of the sails

    adv.all

    Examples
    The ship came up into the wind with all yards aback.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. by surprise

    adv.all

    Examples
    Taken aback by the caustic remarks.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. Toward the back or rear; backward.

    adverb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

aba transit numberabacaabacinateabacinationabaciscusabacistabactinalabactionabactorabaculusabacusabada

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