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backcloth

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Backcloth (noun) means a painted cloth hung at the rear of a stage as scenery.

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A painted cloth hung at the rear of a stage as scenery.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from back and cloth.

Synonyms

background backdrop

Related words

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What is the meaning of backcloth?

"backcloth" (noun) means a painted cloth hung at the rear of a stage as scenery.

What is another word for backcloth?

Other words for "backcloth" include background, backdrop.

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