Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

backcloth

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.39 in modern English

Syllables
back-cloth
IPA
22
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The painted scenery at the back of a stage; the backdrop.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From back + cloth.

Inflected Forms

backcloths (plural)

Synonyms

backdrop background

Questions

What does backcloth mean?
The painted scenery at the back of a stage; the backdrop.
Where does backcloth come from?
From back + cloth.

How to pronounce backcloth

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