A recidivist; one who backslides, especially in a religious sense; an apostate.

(athletics, horse racing, car racing) Synonym of back straight (“straight part of a racetrack, running track, etc., opposite the finishing line”).

past participle of backscatter

plural of backscatter

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of backscatter

(physics) The scattering of waves, particles, or signals back in the direction of their source.

present participle of backscatter

Alternative spelling of back seat

plural of backscattering

Associated with neighborhoods on back streets, often in older neighborhoods, with poorer residents. / (figuratively) Done in poor and unsanitary conditions, secretly and illegally; back-alley.