Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun Mechanism or levers by which the forward motion of a motor-car or -vehicle is reversed.

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  • adjective Alternative spelling of backup.
  • noun Alternative spelling of backup.

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Examples

  • And try to have some sort of long-term back-up plan.

    Nina Collins: Why Remarry? Nina Collins 2011

  • And try to have some sort of long-term back-up plan.

    Nina Collins: Why Remarry? Nina Collins 2011

  • And try to have some sort of long-term back-up plan.

    The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com Nina Collins 2011

  • The new site lacked sufficient customer call back-up, and when Ad Age reported that customers were spending 19% more on the site, the company cheered, only to learn that really meant people were spending that time in frustration.

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  • But I tend to be overly cautious too, and try to have at least 3 back-up plans!

    Here we go Again 2009

  • I have a small bank account in Mexico for a back-up but never need it.

    Banking between USA and Mexico 2009

  • Two girls are threatening each other with knives, encouraged by a gang of fellow-teenagers: before police back-up arrives, Lynn successfully deals with the immediate threat, until someone in the crowd fires a gun - Lynn is injured and one of the girls is killed.

    Book review Maxine 2009

  • I carry around my debit card with a smaller daily limit for regular use and keep the Visa debit card for credit card purchases, larger withdrawals, and a back-up card but don't usually carry it for safety reasons. gpkisner

    Banking between USA and Mexico 2009

  • Fortunately, my wife, who joined me on this approximately 15-hour vacation, and I had a back-up plan.

    The Apthorp Show Ralph Gardner Jr. 2011

  • But Renault has already kick-started a back-up ultra low cost car project in Chennai.

    Emerging-Market Education Of Renault-Nissan's Carlos Ghosn 2011

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