Definition of Backbone
the foundation or sturdiest part of something
Examples of Backbone in a sentence
Because he was the backbone of the company, operations stopped after Jim died. 🔊
Clarence realized that his wife was the backbone of his existence and hoped they could work out their troubled union. 🔊
Middle class workers are the backbone of the U.S. and keep the foundation steady and stable. 🔊
The wealthy couple is the backbone of the small community and fund most of the projects and business ventures. 🔊
Because the backbone of the chair was broken, it could no longer support dinner guests. 🔊
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