backlash
nounEtymology
Definitions
A suddenly reversed or backward motion, such as of a rope or elastic band when it snaps…
A suddenly reversed or backward motion, such as of a rope or elastic band when it snaps under tension.
A negative reaction, objection or outcry, especially of a violent or abrupt nature.
- The public backlash to the proposal was quick and insistent.
The looseness through which one part of connected machinery, such as a wheel, gear,…
The looseness through which one part of connected machinery, such as a wheel, gear, piston, or screw, can be moved without moving the connected parts, or a measurement of the distance moved thereby; either intentional (as allowance) or unintentional (from error or wear).
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The jarring or reflex motion caused in badly fitting machinery by irregularities in…
The jarring or reflex motion caused in badly fitting machinery by irregularities in velocity or a reverse of motion.
To perform a backlash, to lash back in reaction to some cause.
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Derived
antibacklash, backlasher, bikelash, blacklash, forelash, frontlash, greenlash, techlash, whitelash, wokelash
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