backpiece

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noun

A decorated comb that attaches a veil to the back of a bride's head.

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backplate
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Meanings

nounbackpiece (plural backpieces)

plural backpieces

  1. A decorated comb that attaches a veil to the back of a bride's head.
  2. A large tattoo on a person's back.
  3. A piece or plate of armour protecting a person's back.

    Synonyms: backplate

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA piece or plate of armour protecting a person's back.

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backplate

Origin

From back + piece.

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Cite this entry
APA

backpiece. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/backpiece

MLA

“backpiece.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/backpiece. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “backpiece,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/backpiece.

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