backlash

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A suddenly reversed or backward motion, such as of a rope or elastic band when it snaps under tension.
A negative reaction, objection or outcry, especially of a violent or abrupt nature.
The looseness through which one part of connected machinery, such as a wheel, gear, piston, or screw, can be moved without moving the connected parts, or a measurement of the distance moved thereby; either intentional (as allowance) or unintentional (from error or wear).
The jarring or reflex motion caused in badly fitting machinery by irregularities in velocity or a reverse of motion.

verb

/ˈbækˌlæʃ/ en-us-backlash.ogg

backlash backlashes backlashing backlashed

From back- + lash.

lash play

antibacklash backlasher bikelash blacklash forelash frontlash greenlash techlash whitelash wokelash

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