backbonebackbone /ˈbækboʊn/ ●○○ noun 1
the backbone of something the most important part of an organization, set of ideas, etc.: The cocoa industry is the backbone of Ghana’s economy.2[countable] science, biology the row of connected bones that go down the middle of your back SYN spine3[uncountable] courage and determination: Stuart doesn’t have the backbone to be a good manager.
the backbone of something the most important part of an organization, set of ideas, etc.: The cocoa industry is the backbone of Ghana’s economy.2[countable] science, biology the row of connected bones that go down the middle of your back SYN spine3[uncountable] courage and determination: Stuart doesn’t have the backbone to be a good manager.