backbone

ˈbækˌboʊn
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Translation of backbone from English into Dutch

Noun

1.

medical

the series of vertebrae protecting the spinal cord
  • The doctor examined the patient's backbone for injuries.De arts onderzocht de ruggengraat van de patiënt op verwondingen.
2.

support

the main support of a system or organization
  • The volunteers are the backbone of the charity.De vrijwilligers zijn de ruggengraat van de liefdadigheidsinstelling.
3.

technology

TECH.
the central part of a network connecting segments
TECH.
ruggengraat backbone
  • The backbone of the internet ensures global connectivity.De ruggengraat van het internet zorgt voor wereldwijde connectiviteit.
4.

character

courage or strength of character
  • She showed backbone by standing up to the bully.Ze toonde ruggengraat door op te staan tegen de pestkop.
5.

book

Rare
the spine of a book's cover
Rare
rug mboekrug rugzijde m
  • The title is printed on the backbone of the book.De titel staat gedrukt op de rug van het boek.
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Expressions with backbone: examples in English and translations in Dutch

ruggengraat
kern
The volunteers are the backbone of the organization.
geen ruggengraat
geen lef
He has no backbone and never speaks up for himself.
ruggengraat van de organisatie
de ruggengraat van de organisatie
The dedicated team is the backbone of the organisation.
ruggengraat van de organisatie
The IT department is the backbone of the organization.
de ruggengraat vormen
Small businesses form the backbone of the economy.
moed krijgen
lef tonen
He needs to grow a backbone and stand up to his boss.

Images of backbone

  • backbone: the spine of a book's cover
    (book) rug

Synonyms and analogies of backbone in English

Examples of backbone in a sentence

  • Yoga can help strengthen your backbone.
  • The IT department is the backbone of the company.
  • Farmers form the backbone of the rural economy.
  • The backbone supports multiple data centers across the region.
  • A robust backbone is crucial for seamless communication.
  • He had the backbone to voice his unpopular opinion.

Translations of "backbone" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
ruggengraatnmf.

Percussion provides the backbone rhythm in jazz and rock music.

Slagwerk vormt de ruggengraat van het ritme in jazz- en rockmuziek.

basisnf.

A solid backbone of trust makes their partnership very strong.

Een stevige basis van vertrouwen maakt hun samenwerking heel sterk.

ruggegraatnmf.

This soundtrack formed the backbone of everything else I did.

Deze soundtrack vormde de ruggegraat van alles wat ik verder deed.

fundamentnn.

Without a solid backbone, the project might collapse under stress.

Zonder een solide fundament kan het project bezwijken onder de druk.

wervelkolomnm.

Long body with a backbone and two pairs of limbs.

Een lang lichaam met een wervelkolom en twee paar ledematen.

rugnm.

We stiffen their backbone, appeal to their patriotic duty.

We rechten hun rug en doen een beroep op hun patriotische plicht.

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Other translations for backbone:

  • lefnm.
  • kernnf.
  • spilnf.
  • rode draadnm.
  • hoeksteennm.
  • graatnmf.
  • moednm.

backbone: Examples and translations in context

Her backbone was injured during the accident, but she recovered quickly.

Haar ruggengraat raakte gewond bij het ongeluk, maar ze herstelde snel.

She felt a chill run down her backbone during the scary movie.

Ze voelde een rilling over haar ruggengraat lopen tijdens de enge film.

She finally had a backbone and told her boss the truth.

Ze had eindelijk ruggengraat en vertelde haar baas de waarheid.

He finally showed some backbone and reported the fraud to upper management.

Hij toonde eindelijk ruggengraat en meldde de fraude bij de directie.

Mammals have a backbone, setting them apart from many other animals.

Zoogdieren hebben een ruggengraat, wat hen onderscheidt van veel andere dieren.

General goods form the backbone of this neighborhood convenience store's inventory.

Alledaagse artikelen vormen de ruggengraat van de voorraad in deze buurtwinkel.

Education is the backbone of a nation's progress and development.

Onderwijs is de ruggengraat van de vooruitgang en ontwikkeling van een land.

Long-term employees are often the backbone of the organisation and its culture.

Langdurige medewerkers zijn vaak de ruggengraat van de organisatie en haar cultuur.

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