BACKBOARDS Synonyms

• the act of providing approval and support

• something forming a back that is added for strengthening

• financial resources provided to make some project possible

• stuffing made of rolls or sheets of cotton wool or synthetic fiber

• a strip fixed to something to hold it firm

• furnish with battens

• secure with battens

• a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

• the underlying structure

• a structure supporting or containing something

• sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something

• a committee appointed to judge a competition

• (law) a group of people summoned for jury service (from whom a jury will be chosen)

• a group of people gathered for a special purpose as to plan or discuss an issue or judge a contest etc

• a soft pad placed under a saddle

• a piece of cloth that is generally triangular or tapering; used in making garments or umbrellas or sails

• (computer science) a small temporary window in a graphical user interface that appears in order to request information from the user; after the information has been provided the user dismisses the box with `okay' or `cancel'

• electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices

• decorate with panels

• select from a list

• a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes

• an endorsed policy in the platform of a political party

• cover with planks

• set (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise

• cook and serve on a plank

• any broad thin expanse or surface

• paper used for writing or printing

• bed linen consisting of a large rectangular piece of cotton or linen cloth; used in pairs

• (mathematics) an unbounded two-dimensional shape

• newspaper with half-size pages

• a flat artifact that is thin relative to its length and width

• (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind

• a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

• come down as if in sheets

• cover with a sheet, as if by wrapping

• a thin strip (wood or metal)

• equip or bar with slats

• close the slats of (windows)

• the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

• aiding the cause or policy or interests of

• something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest

• a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission

• documentary validation

• the financial means whereby one lives

• supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation

• the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening

• a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts

• any device that bears the weight of another thing

• financial resources provided to make some project possible

• give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to

• support materially or financially

• be behind; approve of

• be the physical support of; carry the weight of

• establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

• adopt as a belief

• support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm

• argue or speak in defense of

• play a subordinate role to (another performer)

• be a regular customer or client of

• put up with something or somebody unpleasant

• the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose

• located on the left side of a ship or aircraft

• a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

• sweet dark-red dessert wine originally from Portugal

• an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through

• the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose

• (computer science) computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links one device with another (especially a computer and a hard disk drive or other peripherals)

• located on the left side of a ship or aircraft

• put or turn on the left side, of a ship

• bring to port

• land at or reach a port

• turn or go to the port or left side, of a ship

• carry, bear, convey, or bring

• carry or hold with both hands diagonally across the body, especially of weapons

• drink port

• modify (software) for use on a different machine or platform

• a raised vertical board with basket attached; used to play basketball