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backup
/ˈbæˌkʌp/ · 6 letters · 6 distinct letters
- noun
an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage
a traffic backup on the main street
- noun
someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
the star had a stand in for dangerous scenes
- noun
a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
- noun
(computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device
he made a backup in case the original was accidentally damaged or erased
- noun
the act of providing approval and support
his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives