BACKBONES
Scrabble letter values: B3A1C3K5B3O1N1E1S1 = 19
Definition
BACKBONES is the plural of BACKBONE.
noun BACKBONE: a central cohesive source of support and stability.
Synonyms of BACKBONE: anchor, mainstay, keystone, linchpin, lynchpin
Examples
- “Before automobiles, railroads were a backbone of commerce.”
- “He would make a good manager, if he had a little more backbone.”