English Explanatory Dictionary

stand back

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To maintain distance.
  2. To abstain from participation.
  3. (of a wicket-keeper) to stand a long way behind the wicket so as to catch balls from a fast bowler

Pronunciation

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Word forms

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