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aback > 2 senses
ADVERB1abackHaving the wind against the forward side of the sails
2abackBy surprise
aback > pronunciation
Soundsahbae'k
Rhymesalmanac, amnesiac, anorak, and 120 more rhymes in aek...
aback > adverb 1
MeaningHaving the wind against the forward side of the sails.
Examples"the ship came up into the wind with all yards aback"
aback > adverb 2
MeaningBy surprise.
Examples"taken aback by the caustic remarks"

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