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backfall

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Sound

Pronunciation

Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A fall or throw on the back.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: government, hobbies, lifestyle, martial-arts, military, politics, sports, war, wrestling

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A lever in the coupler of an organ.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A descending appoggiatura.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: forefall

History

Etymology

From back + fall.