Backbone word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "backbone" word

[noun] a computer network that connects other computer networks
[noun] (informal) fortitude and determination; "he didn't have the guts to try it"
[noun] the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord; "the fall broke his back"
[noun] a central cohesive source of support and stability; "faith is his anchor"; "he is the linchpin of this firm"

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\Back"bone"\, n. [2d back,n.+ bone. ] 1. The column of bones in the back which sustains and gives firmness to the frame; the spine; the vertebral or spinal column. 2. Anything like, or serving the purpose of, a backbone. The lofty mountains on the north side compose the granitic axis, or backbone of the country. --Darwin. We have now come to the backbone of our subject. --Earle. 3. Firmness; moral principle; steadfastness. Shelley's thought never had any backbone. --Shairp. {To the backbone}, through and through; thoroughly; entirely. ``Staunch to the backbone.'' --Lord Lytton.

Synonyms for backbone

anchor, back, grit, gumption, guts, linchpin, lynchpin, mainstay, moxie, rachis, sand, spinal column, spine, vertebral column

Related terms: arm, athletic supporter, backing, courage, firmness, gutsiness, guy, guywire, jock, maintainer, mettlesomeness, moxie, neck, pillar, purposefulness, resoluteness, shroud, sprit, spunk, staff, stamina, stiffener

The fun area, different aproach to word »backbone«

Let's analyse "backbone" as pure text. This string has Eight letters in Two syllables and Three vowels. 37.5% of vowels is 1.1% less then average English word. Written in backwards: ENOBKCAB. Average typing speed for these characters is 2135 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -... .- -.-. -.- -... --- -. .

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: backbone: 1 + 6 + 5 = 12, reduced: 3 . and the final result is Three.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: backbone: 2 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 2 + 6 + 5 + 5 = 26, reduced: 8, and the final result is Eight.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
B (2)	2	High Priestess	Compassionate, Caring, Knowing
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
K (1)	11	Justice	Charismatic, Quick, Leader, Bold
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter

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