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| Axminster carpet |
a type of carpet that has a stiff, ribbed jute backing and a long soft pile of cut wool. |
| circuit board |
a backing, panel, or card, often insulated, on which electronic circuits and other components are set or imprinted. |
| foil2 |
the metal backing that transforms a piece of glass into a mirror. [1/7 definitions] |
| linoleum |
a durable floor covering made by pressing linseed oil, powdered cork, and rosin onto a canvas or burlap backing. |
| mirror |
a smooth, reflecting surface, usu. glass, with a metallic or similar backing. [1/5 definitions] |
| petit point |
embroidery done on a canvas backing and resembling woven tapestry. [1/2 definitions] |
| unbacked |
without backing or support, esp. financial. [1/3 definitions] |
| weir |
a small dam for the purpose of backing up or diverting water; milldam. [1/2 definitions] |
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