# die Back

die Back is a German noun meaning “forecastle”. Forms: der Back, die Backen.

## Forms

- Genitive: der Back
- Plural: die Backen

## Noun

1. forecastle (raised part of the upper deck)
2. a large wooden bowl in which the meal is served
3. a dining table used by the crew of a ship, often foldable

## Noun

1. _Switzerland_ defender; back

## Proper name

1. _surname_ a surname

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