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a·back
 aback
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- pronunciation:
baek
- parts of speech:
- adverb, adjective
- phrases:
- taken aback
| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition: |
so that the wind catches the front side of an open sail.
They sailed aback for several hours. |
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| phrase: |
taken aback |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
of a sail, positioned so that the wind pushes against the front side.
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