“backand”

The following 4 entries include the term backand.

back and fill

phrase

: to manage the sails of a ship so as to keep it clear of obstructions as it floats down with the current of a river or channel

back-and-forth

noun

back and forth

adverb

: backward and forward

back-and-forthing

noun

: the exchange of ideas through discussion or debate


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