word
Aback
Uh-BAK
/ʌˈbæk/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
aback
Dictionary meaning
Having the wind against the forward side of the sails.
Examples
- Taken aback by the caustic remarks.
- The ship came up into the wind with all yards aback.
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