the back of a person or animal

to turn one's back; to move away from; to leave or desert

the back or reverse side of an object (e.g. hand, knife, chair, or paper)

to carry on the back or shoulder; to bear a burden or responsibility

to go against; to violate an agreement or principle

to learn by heart; to recite from memory

to do something in secret; to hide something from others

(slang) to have bad luck, especially in gambling or general fortune

(colloquial) to be deaf or have poor hearing

remote; secluded; quiet and isolated

a load carried on the back; a backload

(literary) to die; to pass away

to mount a picture or scroll; to reinforce the back of a book or scroll with paper or silk