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Back, river, c.600 mi (970 km) long, rising in lakes, Northwest Territories, Canada, and flowing northeast through Nunavut across the tundra to Chantry Inlet. Numerous lakes lie along its course. It is named for Sir George Back Back, Sir George, 1796–1878, British explorer in N Canada. He accompanied Sir John Franklin on arctic expeditions in 1818, 1819–22, and 1824–27.
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, the first European to descend the river (1834).
back1
1. Ball games
a. a mainly defensive player behind a forward
b. the position of such a player
2. the upper surface of a joist, rafter, slate, tile, etc., when in position

back2
a large tub or vat, esp one used by brewers


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We have experienced high patient satisfaction and long-lasting results with Radiesse injections for minor nasal defects, especially those that involve the bony dorsum or radix.
Toe clearance was facilitated by grasping the foot dorsum and assisting during swing.
The work caused some minor trauma to the skin of the dorsum of his hand.
 
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