BACKUP
Scrabble letter values: B3A1C3K5U1P3 = 16
Definition
- noun an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage.
- noun someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult). — synonyms: stand-in, substitute, relief, reliever, backup_man, fill-in
- noun a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts. — synonyms: accompaniment, musical_accompaniment, support
- noun (computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device. — synonyms: computer_backup
- noun the act of providing approval and support. — synonyms: backing, championship, patronage
Examples
- “a traffic backup on the main street”
- “he discovered a backup in the toilet”
- “the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes”