The part or area farthest from the front

• rearward

  1. Toward, to, or at the rear.
  2. At or in the rear.
  3. A rearward direction, point, or position.

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  1. Toward, to, or at the rear.
  2. At or in the rear.
  3. A rearward direction, point, or position.

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• rear

  1. A hind part.
  2. The point or area farthest from the front:
  3. The part of a military deployment usually farthest from the fighting front.

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  1. A hind part.
  2. The point or area farthest from the front:
  3. The part of a military deployment usually farthest from the fighting front.

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To move in a reverse direction

• retrogress

  1. To return to an earlier, inferior, or less complex condition.
  2. To go or move backward.

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  1. To return to an earlier, inferior, or less complex condition.
  2. To go or move backward.

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• retrograde

  1. Moving or tending backward:
  2. Opposite to the usual order; inverted or reversed:
  3. Reverting to an earlier or inferior condition:

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  1. Moving or tending backward:
  2. Opposite to the usual order; inverted or reversed:
  3. Reverting to an earlier or inferior condition:

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• retrocede

  1. To go back; recede.
  2. To cede or give back (a territory, for example); return.

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  1. To go back; recede.
  2. To cede or give back (a territory, for example); return.

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• retreat

  1. The act or process of moving back or away, especially from something hazardous, formidable, or unpleasant:
  2. Withdrawal of a military force from a dangerous position or from an enemy attack.
  3. The process of receding from a position or of becoming smaller:

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  1. The act or process of moving back or away, especially from something hazardous, formidable, or unpleasant:
  2. Withdrawal of a military force from a dangerous position or from an enemy attack.
  3. The process of receding from a position or of becoming smaller:

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• fall back

  1. To retreat.
  2. A variant form of fallback.

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  1. To retreat.
  2. A variant form of fallback.

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• backtrack

  1. To go back over the course by which one has come.
  2. To return to a previous point or subject, as in a lecture or discussion.
  3. To reverse one's position or policy.

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  1. To go back over the course by which one has come.
  2. To return to a previous point or subject, as in a lecture or discussion.
  3. To reverse one's position or policy.

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• backpedal

  1. To move the pedals of a bicycle or similar vehicle backward, especially to apply a brake.
  2. To move backward by taking short quick steps, as in boxing or football.
  3. To retreat or withdraw from a position or attitude:

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  1. To move the pedals of a bicycle or similar vehicle backward, especially to apply a brake.
  2. To move backward by taking short quick steps, as in boxing or football.
  3. To retreat or withdraw from a position or attitude:

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To supply capital to or for

• bankroll

  1. A roll of paper money.
  2. One's ready cash.
  3. To underwrite the expense of (a business venture, for example).

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  1. A roll of paper money.
  2. One's ready cash.
  3. To underwrite the expense of (a business venture, for example).

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• subsidize

  1. To assist or support with a subsidy.
  2. To secure the assistance of by granting a subsidy.

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  1. To assist or support with a subsidy.
  2. To secure the assistance of by granting a subsidy.

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• stake

  1. A piece of wood or metal pointed at one end for driving into the ground as a marker, fence pole, or tent peg.
  2. A vertical post to which an offender is bound for execution by burning.
  3. Execution by burning. Used with the:

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  1. A piece of wood or metal pointed at one end for driving into the ground as a marker, fence pole, or tent peg.
  2. A vertical post to which an offender is bound for execution by burning.
  3. Execution by burning. Used with the:

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• grubstake

  1. Supplies or funds advanced to a mining prospector or a person starting a business in return for a promised share of the profits.
  2. To supply with funds in return for a promised share of profits.

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  1. Supplies or funds advanced to a mining prospector or a person starting a business in return for a promised share of the profits.
  2. To supply with funds in return for a promised share of profits.

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• fund

  1. A source of supply; a stock:
  2. A sum of money or other resources set aside for a specific purpose:
  3. Available money; ready cash:

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  1. A source of supply; a stock:
  2. A sum of money or other resources set aside for a specific purpose:
  3. Available money; ready cash:

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• finance

  1. The management of money, banking, investments, and credit.
  2. Monetary resources:
  3. The supplying of funds or capital.

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  1. The management of money, banking, investments, and credit.
  2. Monetary resources:
  3. The supplying of funds or capital.

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• capitalize

  1. To use as or convert into capital.
  2. To supply with capital or investment funds:
  3. To authorize the issue of a certain amount of capital stock of:

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  1. To use as or convert into capital.
  2. To supply with capital or investment funds:
  3. To authorize the issue of a certain amount of capital stock of:

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To aid the cause of by approving or favoring

• uphold

  1. To hold aloft; raise:
  2. To prevent from falling or sinking; support:
  3. To maintain or affirm:

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  1. To hold aloft; raise:
  2. To prevent from falling or sinking; support:
  3. To maintain or affirm:

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• support

  1. To bear the weight of, especially from below; keep from falling, sinking, or slipping:
  2. To bear or hold up (an amount of weight):
  3. To keep from weakening or failing; give confidence or comfort to:

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  1. To bear the weight of, especially from below; keep from falling, sinking, or slipping:
  2. To bear or hold up (an amount of weight):
  3. To keep from weakening or failing; give confidence or comfort to:

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• stand by

  1. (idiomatic, intransitive) To wait in expectation of some event; to make ready.
  2. (idiomatic) To remain loyal or faithful to.
  3. To do nothing. To be inactive in a situation.

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  1. (idiomatic, intransitive) To wait in expectation of some event; to make ready.
  2. (idiomatic) To remain loyal or faithful to.
  3. To do nothing. To be inactive in a situation.

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• stand behind

  1. Used other than as an idiom: see stand,"Ž behind.
  2. (idiomatic) To support; express one's support

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  1. Used other than as an idiom: see stand,"Ž behind.
  2. (idiomatic) To support; express one's support

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• side with

  1. To choose to take the same point of view as (someone).

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  1. To choose to take the same point of view as (someone).

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• recommend

  1. To praise or commend to another as being worthy or desirable; endorse:
  2. To make attractive or acceptable:
  3. To advise or counsel:

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  1. To praise or commend to another as being worthy or desirable; endorse:
  2. To make attractive or acceptable:
  3. To advise or counsel:

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• plump for

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• get behind

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• endorse

  1. To express approval of or give support to, especially by public statement; sanction:
  2. To recommend (a product), often in exchange for payment, as in an advertisement.
  3. To write one's signature on the back of (a check) to obtain the amount payable or to make the amount payable available to a third party or to the bearer.

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  1. To express approval of or give support to, especially by public statement; sanction:
  2. To recommend (a product), often in exchange for payment, as in an advertisement.
  3. To write one's signature on the back of (a check) to obtain the amount payable or to make the amount payable available to a third party or to the bearer.

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• champion

  1. One that wins first place or first prize in a competition.
  2. One that is clearly superior or has the attributes of a winner:
  3. An ardent defender or supporter of a cause or another person:

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  1. One that wins first place or first prize in a competition.
  2. One that is clearly superior or has the attributes of a winner:
  3. An ardent defender or supporter of a cause or another person:

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• advocate

  1. To speak, plead, or argue in favor of:
  2. To act as an advocate:
  3. One that argues for a cause; a supporter or defender:

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  1. To speak, plead, or argue in favor of:
  2. To act as an advocate:
  3. One that argues for a cause; a supporter or defender:

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To present evidence in support of.

• substantiate

  1. To prove the truth of or support with proof or evidence:
  2. To give substance to; make real or actual.

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  1. To prove the truth of or support with proof or evidence:
  2. To give substance to; make real or actual.

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• corroborate

  1. To strengthen or support with other evidence; make more certain.

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  1. To strengthen or support with other evidence; make more certain.

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• Also used with up: buttress

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To assure the certainty or validity of.

• warrant

  1. A judicial writ authorizing the search or seizure of property, arrest of a person, or the execution of a legal judgment.
  2. A voucher authorizing payment or receipt of money.
  3. An option to buy stock at a specified price from an issuing company.

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  1. A judicial writ authorizing the search or seizure of property, arrest of a person, or the execution of a legal judgment.
  2. A voucher authorizing payment or receipt of money.
  3. An option to buy stock at a specified price from an issuing company.

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• verify

  1. To demonstrate the truth or accuracy of, as by the presentation of evidence:
  2. To attest to the truth of (something) formally or under oath.
  3. To make a formal verification in support of (a pleading).

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  1. To demonstrate the truth or accuracy of, as by the presentation of evidence:
  2. To attest to the truth of (something) formally or under oath.
  3. To make a formal verification in support of (a pleading).

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• validate

  1. To establish the soundness, accuracy, or legitimacy of:
  2. To declare or make legally valid:
  3. To mark with an indication of official sanction:

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  1. To establish the soundness, accuracy, or legitimacy of:
  2. To declare or make legally valid:
  3. To mark with an indication of official sanction:

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• testify

  1. To give testimony in a legal case or before a deliberative body:
  2. To express or declare a strong belief, especially to make a declaration of faith.
  3. To make a statement based on personal knowledge in support of an asserted fact; bear witness:

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  1. To give testimony in a legal case or before a deliberative body:
  2. To express or declare a strong belief, especially to make a declaration of faith.
  3. To make a statement based on personal knowledge in support of an asserted fact; bear witness:

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• substantiate

  1. To prove the truth of or support with proof or evidence:
  2. To give substance to; make real or actual.

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  1. To prove the truth of or support with proof or evidence:
  2. To give substance to; make real or actual.

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• justify

  1. To demonstrate or prove to be just, right, or valid:
  2. To free (a human) of the guilt and penalty attached to grievous sin. Used of God.
  3. To demonstrate sufficient legal reason for (an action taken).

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  1. To demonstrate or prove to be just, right, or valid:
  2. To free (a human) of the guilt and penalty attached to grievous sin. Used of God.
  3. To demonstrate sufficient legal reason for (an action taken).

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• evidence

  1. A thing or set of things helpful in forming a conclusion or judgment:
  2. Something indicative; an indication or set of indications:
  3. The means by which an allegation may be proven, such as oral testimony, documents, or physical objects.

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  1. A thing or set of things helpful in forming a conclusion or judgment:
  2. Something indicative; an indication or set of indications:
  3. The means by which an allegation may be proven, such as oral testimony, documents, or physical objects.

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• corroborate

  1. To strengthen or support with other evidence; make more certain.

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  1. To strengthen or support with other evidence; make more certain.

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• confirm

  1. To support or establish the certainty or validity of; verify:
  2. To reaffirm the establishment of (a reservation or advance arrangement).
  3. To make firmer; strengthen:

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  1. To support or establish the certainty or validity of; verify:
  2. To reaffirm the establishment of (a reservation or advance arrangement).
  3. To make firmer; strengthen:

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• bear out

  1. To corroborate, prove, or confirm; to demonstrate; to provide evidence for.

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  1. To corroborate, prove, or confirm; to demonstrate; to provide evidence for.

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• authenticate

  1. To establish the authenticity of; prove genuine:

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  1. To establish the authenticity of; prove genuine:

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• Also used with up: attest

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Located in the rear

• after

  1. Behind in place or order:
  2. Next to or lower than in order or importance.
  3. In quest or pursuit of:

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  1. Behind in place or order:
  2. Next to or lower than in order or importance.
  3. In quest or pursuit of:

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• rear

  1. A hind part.
  2. The point or area farthest from the front:
  3. The part of a military deployment usually farthest from the fighting front.

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  1. A hind part.
  2. The point or area farthest from the front:
  3. The part of a military deployment usually farthest from the fighting front.

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• postern

  1. A small rear gate, especially one in a fort or castle.
  2. Situated in the back or at the side.

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  1. A small rear gate, especially one in a fort or castle.
  2. Situated in the back or at the side.

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• posterior

  1. Located behind a part or toward the rear of a structure.
  2. Relating to the caudal end of the body in quadrupeds or the back of the body in humans and other primates.
  3. Next to or facing the main stem or axis.

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  1. Located behind a part or toward the rear of a structure.
  2. Relating to the caudal end of the body in quadrupeds or the back of the body in humans and other primates.
  3. Next to or facing the main stem or axis.

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• hindmost

  1. Farthest to the rear; last.

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  1. Farthest to the rear; last.

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• hind

  1. Located at or forming the back or rear; posterior:

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  1. Located at or forming the back or rear; posterior:

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Far from centers of human population

• solitary

  1. Existing, living, or going without others; alone:
  2. Happening, done, or made alone:
  3. Remote from civilization; secluded:

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  1. Existing, living, or going without others; alone:
  2. Happening, done, or made alone:
  3. Remote from civilization; secluded:

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• secluded

  1. Removed or remote from others; solitary:
  2. Screened from view; sequestered:

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  1. Removed or remote from others; solitary:
  2. Screened from view; sequestered:

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• removed

  1. Distant in space, time, or nature; remote.
  2. Separated in relationship by a given degree of descent:

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  1. Distant in space, time, or nature; remote.
  2. Separated in relationship by a given degree of descent:

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• remote

  1. Located far away; distant in space.
  2. Hidden away; secluded:
  3. Distant in time:

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  1. Located far away; distant in space.
  2. Hidden away; secluded:
  3. Distant in time:

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• out-of-the-way

  1. Being in a remote or secluded location:
  2. Being out of the ordinary; unusual:
  3. Improper; offensive:

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  1. Being in a remote or secluded location:
  2. Being out of the ordinary; unusual:
  3. Improper; offensive:

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• outlying

  1. Relatively distant or remote from a center or middle:

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  1. Relatively distant or remote from a center or middle:

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• obscure

  1. Deficient in light; dark:
  2. So faintly perceptible as to lack clear delineation; indistinct:
  3. Indistinctly heard; faint.

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  1. Deficient in light; dark:
  2. So faintly perceptible as to lack clear delineation; indistinct:
  3. Indistinctly heard; faint.

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• lonesome

  1. Dejected because of a lack of companionship.
  2. Producing such dejection:
  3. Deserted; unfrequented:

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  1. Dejected because of a lack of companionship.
  2. Producing such dejection:
  3. Deserted; unfrequented:

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• lonely

  1. Dejected by the awareness of being alone.
  2. Producing such dejection:
  3. Without others of a similar kind; lone; solitary:

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  1. Dejected by the awareness of being alone.
  2. Producing such dejection:
  3. Without others of a similar kind; lone; solitary:

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• isolated

  1. Far from others or difficult to get to; remote:
  2. Occasional or rare:
  3. Characterized by little social contact:

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  1. Far from others or difficult to get to; remote:
  2. Occasional or rare:
  3. Characterized by little social contact:

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• insular

  1. Of, relating to, or constituting an island.
  2. Living or located on an island.
  3. Suggestive of the isolated life of an island:

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  1. Of, relating to, or constituting an island.
  2. Living or located on an island.
  3. Suggestive of the isolated life of an island:

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Toward the back

• rearward

  1. Toward, to, or at the rear.
  2. At or in the rear.
  3. A rearward direction, point, or position.

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  1. Toward, to, or at the rear.
  2. At or in the rear.
  3. A rearward direction, point, or position.

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• backwards

  1. backward

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  1. backward

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• backward

  1. Directed or facing toward the back or rear.
  2. Done or arranged in a manner or order that is opposite to previous occurrence or normal use.
  3. Unwilling to act; reluctant; shy.

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  1. Directed or facing toward the back or rear.
  2. Done or arranged in a manner or order that is opposite to previous occurrence or normal use.
  3. Unwilling to act; reluctant; shy.

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• around

  1. On all sides:
  2. In close to all sides from all directions:
  3. In a circle or with a circular motion:

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  1. On all sides:
  2. In close to all sides from all directions:
  3. In a circle or with a circular motion:

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• about

  1. Approximately; nearly:
  2. Almost:
  3. To a reversed position or direction:

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  1. Approximately; nearly:
  2. Almost:
  3. To a reversed position or direction:

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In or toward a former location or condition

• round

  1. Being such that every part of the surface or the circumference is equidistant from the center:
  2. Moving in or forming a circle.
  3. Shaped like a cylinder; cylindrical.

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  1. Being such that every part of the surface or the circumference is equidistant from the center:
  2. Moving in or forming a circle.
  3. Shaped like a cylinder; cylindrical.

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• rearward

  1. Toward, to, or at the rear.
  2. At or in the rear.
  3. A rearward direction, point, or position.

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  1. Toward, to, or at the rear.
  2. At or in the rear.
  3. A rearward direction, point, or position.

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• backwards

  1. backward

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  1. backward

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• backward

  1. Directed or facing toward the back or rear.
  2. Done or arranged in a manner or order that is opposite to previous occurrence or normal use.
  3. Unwilling to act; reluctant; shy.

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  1. Directed or facing toward the back or rear.
  2. Done or arranged in a manner or order that is opposite to previous occurrence or normal use.
  3. Unwilling to act; reluctant; shy.

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• around

  1. On all sides:
  2. In close to all sides from all directions:
  3. In a circle or with a circular motion:

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  1. On all sides:
  2. In close to all sides from all directions:
  3. In a circle or with a circular motion:

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• about

  1. Approximately; nearly:
  2. Almost:
  3. To a reversed position or direction:

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  1. Approximately; nearly:
  2. Almost:
  3. To a reversed position or direction:

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The rear part or side

• flip-side

  1. The reverse side, as of a phonograph record.
  2. The opposite side:

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  1. The reverse side, as of a phonograph record.
  2. The opposite side:

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• reverse

  1. Turned backward in position, direction, or order:
  2. Moving, acting, or organized in a manner contrary to the usual:
  3. Causing backward movement:

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  1. Turned backward in position, direction, or order:
  2. Moving, acting, or organized in a manner contrary to the usual:
  3. Causing backward movement:

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• end

  1. Either extremity of something that has length:
  2. The outside or extreme edge or physical limit; a boundary:
  3. The point in time when an action, event, or phenomenon ceases or is completed; the conclusion:

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  1. Either extremity of something that has length:
  2. The outside or extreme edge or physical limit; a boundary:
  3. The point in time when an action, event, or phenomenon ceases or is completed; the conclusion:

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• back end

  1. Of or relating to the final phase of a project or process:
  2. Of or relating to the part of a software system or online service that the user does not interact with and that is usually accessible only to programmers or administrators:
  3. Of or relating to the internal operations of an organization that are not accessible or visible to the general public:

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  1. Of or relating to the final phase of a project or process:
  2. Of or relating to the part of a software system or online service that the user does not interact with and that is usually accessible only to programmers or administrators:
  3. Of or relating to the internal operations of an organization that are not accessible or visible to the general public:

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• tail

  1. The posterior part of an animal, especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body.
  2. The lowest part of a garment such as a shirt or coat.
  3. The rear end of an automobile or other vehicle.

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  1. The posterior part of an animal, especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body.
  2. The lowest part of a garment such as a shirt or coat.
  3. The rear end of an automobile or other vehicle.

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• tailpiece

  1. A piece forming an end; an appendage.
  2. An engraving or design placed as an ornament at the end of a chapter or at the bottom of a page.
  3. A beam tailed into a wall.

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  1. A piece forming an end; an appendage.
  2. An engraving or design placed as an ornament at the end of a chapter or at the bottom of a page.
  3. A beam tailed into a wall.

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• aft

  1. At, in, toward, or close to the stern of a vessel or the rear of an aircraft or spacecraft.

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  1. At, in, toward, or close to the stern of a vessel or the rear of an aircraft or spacecraft.

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• poop

  1. An enclosed superstructure at the stern of a ship.
  2. A poop deck.
  3. To break over the stern of (a ship). Used of a wave.

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  1. An enclosed superstructure at the stern of a ship.
  2. A poop deck.
  3. To break over the stern of (a ship). Used of a wave.

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• stern

  1. Hard, harsh, or severe in manner or character:
  2. Showing or expressing displeasure or disapproval; forbidding or harsh:
  3. Firm or unyielding; uncompromising:

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  1. Hard, harsh, or severe in manner or character:
  2. Showing or expressing displeasure or disapproval; forbidding or harsh:
  3. Firm or unyielding; uncompromising:

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• posterior

  1. Located behind a part or toward the rear of a structure.
  2. Relating to the caudal end of the body in quadrupeds or the back of the body in humans and other primates.
  3. Next to or facing the main stem or axis.

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  1. Located behind a part or toward the rear of a structure.
  2. Relating to the caudal end of the body in quadrupeds or the back of the body in humans and other primates.
  3. Next to or facing the main stem or axis.

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• hinder part

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• rear

  1. A hind part.
  2. The point or area farthest from the front:
  3. The part of a military deployment usually farthest from the fighting front.

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  1. A hind part.
  2. The point or area farthest from the front:
  3. The part of a military deployment usually farthest from the fighting front.

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The rear of the torso

• spine

  1. The spinal column of a vertebrate.
  2. Any of various pointed projections, processes, or appendages of animals.
  3. A strong, sharp-pointed outgrowth derived from a leaf or leaf part.

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  1. The spinal column of a vertebrate.
  2. Any of various pointed projections, processes, or appendages of animals.
  3. A strong, sharp-pointed outgrowth derived from a leaf or leaf part.

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• backbone

  1. The vertebrate spine or spinal column.
  2. Something, such as the keel of a ship, that resembles a backbone.
  3. The main support or major sustaining factor:

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  1. The vertebrate spine or spinal column.
  2. Something, such as the keel of a ship, that resembles a backbone.
  3. The main support or major sustaining factor:

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• rump

  1. The fleshy hindquarters of an animal.
  2. A cut of beef or veal from the rump.
  3. The buttocks.

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  1. The fleshy hindquarters of an animal.
  2. A cut of beef or veal from the rump.
  3. The buttocks.

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• hindquarters

  1. plural form of hindquarter

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  1. plural form of hindquarter

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• spinal portion

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• tergal portion

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• dorsum

  1. The back.
  2. The upper, outer surface of an organ, appendage, or part:

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  1. The back.
  2. The upper, outer surface of an organ, appendage, or part:

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• tergum

  1. The dorsal portion of a body segment of an arthropod.

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  1. The dorsal portion of a body segment of an arthropod.

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• dorsal aspect

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• posterior

  1. Located behind a part or toward the rear of a structure.
  2. Relating to the caudal end of the body in quadrupeds or the back of the body in humans and other primates.
  3. Next to or facing the main stem or axis.

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  1. Located behind a part or toward the rear of a structure.
  2. Relating to the caudal end of the body in quadrupeds or the back of the body in humans and other primates.
  3. Next to or facing the main stem or axis.

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One who plays behind the line, especially in football

• pass receiver

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• passer

  1. (sports) Someone who passes, someone who makes a pass
  2. (American football) A football player who makes a forward pass, who may be (but not limited to) the quarterback.
  3. (chess) A passed pawn.

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  1. (sports) Someone who passes, someone who makes a pass
  2. (American football) A football player who makes a forward pass, who may be (but not limited to) the quarterback.
  3. (chess) A passed pawn.

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• kicker

  1. One that kicks:
  2. A sudden, surprising turn of events or ending; a twist.
  3. A tricky or concealed condition; a pitfall:

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  1. One that kicks:
  2. A sudden, surprising turn of events or ending; a twist.
  3. A tricky or concealed condition; a pitfall:

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• ball-carrier

  1. A player who carries the ball on an offensive play.

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  1. A player who carries the ball on an offensive play.

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• free safety

  1. A safety who is positioned in the middle of the field farthest from the line of scrimmage and chiefly defends against passes.

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  1. A safety who is positioned in the middle of the field farthest from the line of scrimmage and chiefly defends against passes.

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• safety man

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• cornerback

  1. Either of two defensive backs normally positioned behind the linebackers and toward the sidelines.

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  1. Either of two defensive backs normally positioned behind the linebackers and toward the sidelines.

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• blocking back

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• slot back

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• running-back

  1. An offensive back, such as a fullback or halfback, who has the responsibility of advancing the ball by running with it on plays from the line of scrimmage.

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  1. An offensive back, such as a fullback or halfback, who has the responsibility of advancing the ball by running with it on plays from the line of scrimmage.

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• wingback

  1. A back positioned on offense behind or outside of an end.
  2. Either of two defensive players, especially in soccer, positioned to the side of the field and playing just behind the midfielders in order to support the offense.

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  1. A back positioned on offense behind or outside of an end.
  2. Either of two defensive players, especially in soccer, positioned to the side of the field and playing just behind the midfielders in order to support the offense.

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• flanker back

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• tailback

  1. The back on an offensive team who lines up farthest from the line of scrimmage.

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  1. The back on an offensive team who lines up farthest from the line of scrimmage.

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• quarterback

  1. The offensive backfield player whose position is behind the line of scrimmage and who usually calls the signals for the plays and receives the ball when snapped.
  2. To direct the offense of.
  3. To lead or direct the operations of:

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  1. The offensive backfield player whose position is behind the line of scrimmage and who usually calls the signals for the plays and receives the ball when snapped.
  2. To direct the offense of.
  3. To lead or direct the operations of:

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• halfback

  1. One of the running backs positioned to the sides behind the quarterback when the ball is snapped.
  2. One of several players stationed behind the forward line, as in soccer or Rugby.

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  1. One of the running backs positioned to the sides behind the quarterback when the ball is snapped.
  2. One of several players stationed behind the forward line, as in soccer or Rugby.

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• fullback

  1. An offensive backfield player whose position is behind the quarterback and halfbacks and who primarily performs offensive blocking and line plunges.
  2. A primarily defensive backfield player in field hockey, soccer, or Rugby whose position is near the defensive goal or goal line.

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  1. An offensive backfield player whose position is behind the quarterback and halfbacks and who primarily performs offensive blocking and line plunges.
  2. A primarily defensive backfield player in field hockey, soccer, or Rugby whose position is near the defensive goal or goal line.

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• linebacker

  1. Any of the defensive players forming a second line of defense behind the players on the line of scrimmage.

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  1. Any of the defensive players forming a second line of defense behind the players on the line of scrimmage.

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To move or cause to move backward

• drive backward

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• withdraw

  1. To take back or away; remove:
  2. To cause to leave or return:
  3. To remove (money) from an account.

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  1. To take back or away; remove:
  2. To cause to leave or return:
  3. To remove (money) from an account.

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• reverse

  1. Turned backward in position, direction, or order:
  2. Moving, acting, or organized in a manner contrary to the usual:
  3. Causing backward movement:

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  1. Turned backward in position, direction, or order:
  2. Moving, acting, or organized in a manner contrary to the usual:
  3. Causing backward movement:

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• back up

  1. See backup.

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  1. See backup.

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To further

• finance

  1. The management of money, banking, investments, and credit.
  2. Monetary resources:
  3. The supplying of funds or capital.

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  1. The management of money, banking, investments, and credit.
  2. Monetary resources:
  3. The supplying of funds or capital.

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• stand behind

  1. Used other than as an idiom: see stand,"Ž behind.
  2. (idiomatic) To support; express one's support

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  1. Used other than as an idiom: see stand,"Ž behind.
  2. (idiomatic) To support; express one's support

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• uphold

  1. To hold aloft; raise:
  2. To prevent from falling or sinking; support:
  3. To maintain or affirm:

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  1. To hold aloft; raise:
  2. To prevent from falling or sinking; support:
  3. To maintain or affirm:

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• support

  1. To bear the weight of, especially from below; keep from falling, sinking, or slipping:
  2. To bear or hold up (an amount of weight):
  3. To keep from weakening or failing; give confidence or comfort to:

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  1. To bear the weight of, especially from below; keep from falling, sinking, or slipping:
  2. To bear or hold up (an amount of weight):
  3. To keep from weakening or failing; give confidence or comfort to:

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To equip with a back

• line

  1. A geometric figure formed by a point moving along a fixed direction and the reverse direction.
  2. A thin continuous mark, as that made by a pen, pencil, or brush applied to a surface.
  3. A similar mark cut or scratched into a surface.

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  1. A geometric figure formed by a point moving along a fixed direction and the reverse direction.
  2. A thin continuous mark, as that made by a pen, pencil, or brush applied to a surface.
  3. A similar mark cut or scratched into a surface.

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• cane

  1. A slender, strong but often flexible stem, as of certain bamboos, reeds, or rattans.
  2. A plant having such a stem.
  3. Such stems or strips of such stems used for wickerwork or baskets.

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  1. A slender, strong but often flexible stem, as of certain bamboos, reeds, or rattans.
  2. A plant having such a stem.
  3. Such stems or strips of such stems used for wickerwork or baskets.

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• stiffen

  1. To make or become stiff or stiffer.

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  1. To make or become stiff or stiffer.

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