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Definition of broadback

broadback

/ˈbrɔːdˌbæk/
broad · back
Plural:broadbacks
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Adjective:broadbacked
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broadback Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A person or animal characterized by having a wide, sturdy back, often implying robust physical strength or a capacity for heavy labor.

Example

"The farmer selected a sturdy broadback from the herd to pull the heaviest plow through the dense soil."

2

An informal term for a manual laborer or worker whose job requires significant physical strength and endurance.

Example

"The dockyard supervisor hired a crew of broadbacks to load the heavy shipping crates before the storm arrived."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed as a compound of 'broad' and 'back', emerging in English to describe people or animals characterized by a wide, sturdy dorsal frame, often implying physical strength.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Broadback. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/broadback
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