Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈbækləs/
Pronunciation notes
- US
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ˈbækləs
Pronunciation notes
- US
Adjective
Having no back, especially where one would be expected, as with a chair or a dress.
Usage- not-comparable
- Examples
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a backless surgical gown
The apartment was almost dismantled; chairs lay backless about the floor amid china shepherdesses and toreadors; pictures were thrown over the sofa, […]
Having the back uncovered, showing the skin.
Usage- not-comparable
- of a person
Adjective
lacking a back
- Antonyms
- Examples
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a stool is a backless and armless seat