backup
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Definitions
Noun
an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage; "a traffic backup on the main street"; "he discovered a backup in the toilet"
Noun
someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult); "the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes"; "we need extra employees for summer fill-ins"
Noun
a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
Noun
(computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device; "he made a backup in case the original was accidentally damaged or erased"
Noun
the act of providing approval and support; "his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives"
Synonyms
accompaniment
backing
backup man
championship
computer backup
fill-in
musical accompaniment
patronage
relief
reliever
stand-in
substitute
support
More General Terms
accretion
accumulation
approval
approving
blessing
compeer
duplicate
duplication
equal
match
part
peer
voice
More Specific Terms
alternate
descant
discant
double
locum
locum tenens
replacement
stunt man
stunt woman
surrogate
vamp