1. plural of back; the rear surfaces of the human body from neck to waist, or the upper rear parts of animals
2. plural of back; the rear or reverse sides of objects
3. plural of back; defensive players in sports like football or soccer
Usage: sports

1. third person singular present of back; supports or endorses someone or something
2. third person singular present of back; moves or causes to move backward

Examples

• The hikers stretched their sore backs after the long trek.
• She wrote her phone number on the backs of both business cards.
• The team’s backs defended well against the opposing offense.
• The senator backs the new environmental legislation.
• He backs his car out of the driveway every morning.
• The company backs all its products with a warranty.
• She backs away from the aggressive dog slowly.