Backup
Backup noun - A crowded mass (as of cars) that impedes or blocks movement.
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Synonyms for Backup
Means and backup are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Means" instead a noun "Backup".
Nearby Word: backing
How words are described
| human | human backup | human means |
| old | old backup | old means |
| good | good backup | good means |
| physical | physical backup | physical means |
| Other adjectives: normal, common, standard, legal, obvious, visible, reliable, little, main, practical, necessary, supernatural, possible, military, primary, efficient, available, magical, technological. | ||
Both words in one sentence
- Sail was a useful backup and a means of going longer distances but not very reliable or good for close in maneuvering.
- Note that this is only for mechs who live a conventional life; those off the grid have no means of saving a backup.
Source: Body Backup Drive -
If you sell the Shofixti maidens, then the Shofixti can't be revived, which means the Starship Yehat won't be motivated to revolt, which means you won't have backup at the final battle.
Source: Video Game / Star Control
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