American English pronunciation

How to pronounce backer

IPA transcription: ['bækɚ]

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Noun

  • invests in a theatrical production

Usage examples

  • Lack of financing nearly shut down the film because its initial backers pulled out.
  • The Browns moved him from Linebacker to Nose Tackle.
  • So we moved both tackles in and dropped the linebackers off the outside.
  • He used this for about one year then purchased a Rickenbacker "Capri" model.
  • He played for the school's American football team as a linebacker.
  • He was also named to the East Division All-Star team at middle linebacker.
  • The party is closely associated with its chief financial backer, the oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc.
  • He is credited with developing linebacker Jeremiah Trotter into a two-time Pro Bowl performer.
  • The foundation was the biggest early backer of the Common Core State Standards Initiative.
  • From his right outside linebacker spot, Grantham wrought havoc on opposing offenses.