back scratcher

A form of backscratcher — A long slender rod with a rake-like device on one end, sometimes in the form of a human hand, designed to let a person scratch their own back.

Meanings

nounback scratcher (plural back scratchers)

plural back scratchers

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of backscratcher.
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APA

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Chicago

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