Backburner
noun
state of temporary postponement or deferral; also written back burner
word origin
refers to the back burners of a stove, where food gets less attention
Read Also:
- Backcheck
to skate back toward one’s defensive zone obstructing or impeding the movement or progress of one or more opponents on attack. compare check1 (def 15), fore-check. to check over or through; review: back-check the files to see if the patient’s records are there.
- Backcloth
backdrop (def 1). historical examples in marius the background is merely a backcloth for mental poses plastiques. masques & phases robert ross requires a dab of red in all that backcloth of green and black, doesnt it? twos and threes g. b. stern noun a large painted curtain hanging at the back of a stage […]
- Backcomb
verb to comb the under layers of (the hair) towards the roots to give more bulk to a hairstyle also tease
- Backcourtman
guard (def 17).
- Backgate parole
backgate parole noun phrase the death of a prisoner from natural causes (1920s+ prison)