1. (noun) backup
an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage
Synonyms: computer backup, substitute, patronage, reliever, accompaniment, backing, support, relief, backup man, musical accompaniment, championship, stand-in, fill-in
2. (noun) stand-in, substitute, relief, reliever, backup, backup man, fill-in
someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
Synonyms: backup man, rest period, second-stringer, stand-in, respite, support, accompaniment, ease, backup, rest, succour, allayer, assuagement, relief pitcher, musical accompaniment, rilievo, easing, replacement, reserve, easement, reliever, relief, alleviation, fill-in, succor, comforter, substitute, relievo, moderation, computer backup, ministration, sculptural relief, embossment, championship, backing, patronage, fireman
3. (noun) accompaniment, musical accompaniment, backup, support
a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
Synonyms: fill-in, financial backing, reenforcement, reinforcement, patronage, escort, living, supporting, complement, keep, accompaniment, livelihood, support, bread and butter, co-occurrence, backup man, reliever, musical accompaniment, backing, financial support, backup, sustenance, funding, championship, concomitant, computer backup, relief, stand-in, documentation, attendant, substitute
4. (noun) backup, computer backup
(computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device
Synonyms: computer backup, substitute, patronage, reliever, accompaniment, backup, backing, support, relief, backup man, musical accompaniment, championship, stand-in, fill-in
5. (noun) backing, backup, championship, patronage
the act of providing approval and support
Synonyms: fill-in, financial backing, patronage, relief, funding, financial support, backup, accompaniment, disdain, support, backup man, reliever, title, musical accompaniment, backing, condescension, trade, championship, mount, computer backup, business, stand-in, clientele, substitute
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