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Backbone
BA-kbohn
/ˈbæˌkboʊn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
backbone
Dictionary meaning
The part of a network that connects other networks together.
Examples
- The backbone is the part of a communication network that carries the heaviest traffic.
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