Unscramble backups

Definition of backup

noun:

• an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage; "a traffic backup on the main street", "he discovered a backup in the toilet".
• someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult); "the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes", "we need extra employees for summer fill-ins". Synonyms: backup man, fill-in, relief, reliever, stand-in, substitute.
• a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts. Synonyms: accompaniment, musical accompaniment, support.
• (computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device; "he made a backup in case the original was accidentally damaged or erased". Synonyms: computer backup.
• the act of providing approval and support; "his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives". Synonyms: backing, championship, patronage.

Related words

alternate, descant, discant, double, locum, replacement, surrogate, vamp.

Rhymes with

blowup, breakup, buildup, burnup, buttercup, checkup, cleanup, eggcup, followup, grownup, holdup, hookup, letup, lineup, linkup, lockup, makeup, markup, pickup, pileup.