Home › Words › B › backrunbackrunbackrun means A reverse flow, either of a fluid or of an anchor chain.EtymologyFrom back- + run.nounA reverse flow, either of a fluid or of an anchor chain.Definitions & examples from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0).Words closest in meaningBy meaning, not spelling — each word's AI semantic fingerprint, nearest first.backflow 66% match — The flow of a fluid (through a pipe etc.) in a direction opposite to that which is normal or intended. vs backrun →backrush 66% match — A rushing backward; a retreat. vs backrun →backflowing 65% match — Flowing backwards. vs backrun →back 64% match — At or near the rear. vs backrun →backstream 64% match — A current running against the main current of a stream; an eddy. vs backrun →drainback 63% match — Draining backward, or into an earlier stage of a system. vs backrun →backwash 61% match — A backward flow of water, as from oars, a propeller, breaking waves, etc. vs backrun →counterflow 61% match — A flow in the opposite direction; or the flow of two fluids in opposite directions vs backrun →