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backache /ˈbækˌeɪk/ noun

plural backaches

backache

/ˈbækˌeɪk/

noun

plural backaches

Learner's definition of BACKACHE

: pain in the back

[count]

She has/gets frequent backaches.

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[noncount]

a patient suffering from backache
(Brit) She has/gets frequent backache.

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