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backing brick

A relatively low-quality brick used behind face brick or other masonry.

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backflow

1. The flow of water or other liquids, mixtures, or substances into the distributing pipes of a potable supply of

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backcoating

A thin coating (such as sprayed neoprene) on the back side of a fabric to increase its durability, its resistance

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backdrop

On the theater stage, a large, taut, flat canvas, usually hung from the grid at the rear of the stage

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backer strip

An asphalt-coated water-repellent strip which is applied behind the joint where the vertical edges of two shingles meet.

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