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backed

bac·ked

UK/bækt/ US/ˈbækt/ fairly common slang

adjective

1.
2.

having backing

  • “a claim backed up by strong evidence”
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3.

used of film that is coated on the side opposite the emulsion with a substance to absorb light

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Origin

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Phrases

  • asset-backed commercial paper
  • asset-backed security
  • backed blade
  • black-backed antshrike
  • black-backed grosbeak
  • black-backed gull
  • black-backed jackal
  • black-backed water tyrant

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