back drop

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Definition of back drop in English English dictionary

backdrop
The setting or background of a historical event

The president spoke outside the brick exterior of the firehouse for Ladder Company 10 and Engine Company 10, against the backdrop of a 56-foot-long bronze bas-relief depicting the towers in flames. —.

drop back
Of a quarterback or other player in the backfield, to take a number of steps back from the line of scrimmage immediately after the snap or hike of the ball, to avoid defenders

The Tiger quarterback is dropping back to pass.

drop back
The act by a player in the backfield of dropping back from the line of scrimmage after the hike of the ball

With his ankle injury his drop back is not pretty.

drop-back
The act by a player in the backfield of dropping back from the line of scrimmage after the hike of the ball

With his ankle injury his drop-back is not pretty.

backdrop
A decorated cloth hung at the back of a stage
backdrop
{f} serve as a background to
backdrop
1 An image that covers the entire screen and occupies the rearmost plane of a workspace The backdrop is visible as any portion of the screen that is not covered by an icon, a window, or the Front Panel
backdrop
The one application that cannot be closed The Notepad is the default backdrop on Newton MessagePad device and Newton Works is the default on the eMate, but a user can use the Extras Drawer to make a different application the backdrop Source: NUIG
backdrop
Painted or photographed background used behind the set windows and doors
backdrop
A backdrop is a large piece of cloth, often with scenery painted on it, that is hung at the back of a stage while a play is being performed. = backcloth
backdrop
Stationary background picture, defined in world settings
backdrop
The backdrop to an object or a scene is what you see behind it. Leeds Castle will provide a dramatic backdrop to a fireworks display next Saturday = background
backdrop
The backdrop to an event is the general situation in which it happens. The election will take place against a backdrop of increasing instability. = background
backdrop
The background in a studio
backdrop
A painting or scenic photograph on the wall behind the layout
backdrop
scenery hung at back of stage
backdrop
An image that's displayed as a background on your screen
backdrop
Large drapery or painted canvas which provides the rear or upstage masking of a set
backdrop
{i} back curtain on a stage; background
drop back
take position in the rear, especially of a military formation or team sporting event, "The defender dropped back behind his teammate
back drop

    Turkish pronunciation

    bäk drôp

    Pronunciation

    /ˈbak ˈdrôp/ /ˈbæk ˈdrɔːp/

    Etymology

    [ 'bak ] (noun.) before 12th century. Middle English, from Old English bæc; akin to Old High German bah back.
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