- backbone back·bone n
- ['bækˌbəʊn]
(also) fig spina dorsale
the backbone of the organization — l'anima dell'organizzazione
he's got no backbone — è uno smidollato
English-Italian dictionary. 2013.
backbone back·bone n
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back´bone´less — back|bone «BAK BOHN», noun. 1. the main bone along the middle of the back in humans and other mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes; spine; spinal column. The backbone consists of many small bones, called vertebrae, held together by… … Useful english dictionary
back|bone — «BAK BOHN», noun. 1. the main bone along the middle of the back in humans and other mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes; spine; spinal column. The backbone consists of many small bones, called vertebrae, held together by ligaments. 2 … Useful english dictionary
back·bone — /ˈbækˌboʊn/ noun, pl bones 1 [count] : the row of connected bones that go down the middle of the back and protect the spinal cord called also spinal column, spine 2 [count] : the most important or strongest part of something She is the backbone… … Useful english dictionary
Backbone — Back bone (b[a^]k b[=o]n ), n. [2d back, n. + bone.] [1913 Webster] 1. The column of bones in the back which sustains and gives firmness to the frame; the spine; the vertebral or spinal column. [1913 Webster] 2. Anything like, or serving the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Puttin the Backbone Back — Infobox Album Name = Puttin The Backbone Back Type = Album Longtype = Artist = The Urge Released = 1990 Recorded = Profound Sound Genre = Ska/Rock Length = 36:43 Label = Neat Guy Producer = The Urge, G. Koester Reviews = Last album = Bust Me Dat… … Wikipedia
Backbone — Back|bone 〈[ bæ̣kboʊn] n. 15 oder m. 6; EDV〉 leistungsfähiges Basisnetz, an das andere Netzwerke angeschlossen werden können [engl., eigtl. „Rückgrat“] * * * Back|bone [ bɛkboʊn], der od. das; s, s [engl. backbone, eigtl. = Rückgrat, Wirbelsäule] … Universal-Lexikon
backbone — back|bone [ˈbækbəun US boun] n ↑backbone, ↑breastbone, ↑collarbone, ↑kneecap, ↑pelvis, ↑skull, ↑spine, ↑rib 1.) the row of connected bones that go down the middle of your back = ↑spine … Dictionary of contemporary English
backbone — back|bone [ bæk,boun ] noun * 1. ) count the row of small bones that goes down the middle of your back: SPINE 2. ) uncount the determination and strong personality that you need in order to do what is right or deal with a difficult situation:… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
backbone — back•bone [[t]ˈbækˌboʊn[/t]] n. 1) anat. the spinal column; spine 2) strength of character; resolution 3) something resembling a backbone in appearance, position, or function 4) pri spine 6) • Etymology: 1250–1300 … From formal English to slang
Backbone — Back|bone 〈 [bæ̣kboʊn] n. od. m.; Gen.: s, Pl.: s; EDV〉 leistungsfähiges Basisnetz, an das andere Netzwerke angeschlossen werden können [Etym.: engl., eigtl. »Rückgrat«] … Lexikalische Deutsches Wörterbuch
Backbone — Back|bone [ bɛkboʊn ], der oder das; s, s <englisch, »Rückgrat«> (EDV Hauptstrang, Kern eines Datenübertragungsnetzes) … Die deutsche Rechtschreibung
