adjective
1. having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
• Ant: ↑backless
• Similar to:
↑hardbacked, ↑hardback, ↑hardbound, ↑hardcover, ↑high-backed, ↑low-backed, ↑razorback, ↑razor-backed, ↑spiny-backed, ↑stiff-backed, ↑straight-backed
2. used of film that is coated on the side opposite the emulsion with a substance to absorb light
• Similar to: ↑coated
• Topics: ↑photography, ↑picture taking
Useful english dictionary. 2012.