backed

/bækt/
/bækt/
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Definitions of backed
  1. adjective
    having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
    synonyms:
    hardback, hardbacked, hardbound, hardcover
    having a hard back or cover
    high-backed
    having a high back
    low-backed
    having a low back
    razor-backed, razorback
    having a sharp narrow back
    spiny-backed
    having the back covered with spines
    stiff-backed
    having a stiff back
    straight-backed
    having a straight back
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    antonyms:
    backless
    lacking a back
    low-cut
    having a low-cut back
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  2. adjective
    used of film that is coated on the side opposite the emulsion with a substance to absorb light
    synonyms:
    coated
    having a coating; covered with an outer layer or film; often used in combination
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