BACKBONE
8 letters
18 Scrabble points
/ˈbækˌbəʊn/
Definition of BACKBONE
noun
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The series of vertebrae, separated by disks, that encloses and protects the spinal cord, and runs down the middle of the back in vertebrate animals.
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Any fundamental support, structure, or infrastructure.
"Before automobiles, railroads were a backbone of commerce."
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Courage, fortitude, or strength.
"He would make a good manager, if he had a little more backbone."
Source: Wiktionary
Word Details
Letters
B
A
C
K
B
O
N
E
Length
8 letters
Scrabble Score
18 points