Uttal

  • UttalUS:
    • IPA: [ˈbæk.boʊn]
  • Okänd accent:
    • IPA: /ˈbækˌbəʊn/
Översättning
Substantiv
1.omurga

Definitioner

Substantiv

  1. The series of vertebrae, separated by disks, that encloses and protects the spinal cord, and runs down the middle of the back in vertebrate animals.
  2. any fundamental support, structure, or infrastructure
  3. courage, fortitude, or strength

Exempel

  • Before automobiles, railroads were a backbone of commerce.
  • He would make a good manager, if he had a little more backbone.
  • Agriculture is the backbone of the economy of Tanzania— L’agriculture est l’épine dorsale de l’économie de Tanzanie.

Böjningsformer

Pluralbackbones

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