backfill Meaning & Definition
What Does Backfill Mean?
Backfill is a verb that means To refill a hole with the material dug out of it. It can also mean To refill an excavation unit to restore the former ground surface and/or to preserve the unit and make it recognizable as having been excavated. As a noun, it means The material that has been used to refill an excavation.
Backfill at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈbækfɪl// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | backfills |
| Verb forms | backfills, backfilling, backfilled |
Backfill Definition (Verb)
- To refill a hole with the material dug out of it.
- To refill an excavation unit to restore the former ground surface and/or to preserve the unit and make it recognizable as having been excavated.
- To provide reserve support.
- To replenish or restock due to attrition or loss.
The company backfilled Joe's position after he was terminated.
- To enter an online game that's already in progress, replacing a player who left early.
Backfill as a Noun
- The material that has been used to refill an excavation.
- Reserve support personnel.
- That which backfills; a replacement.
- Material in a story set earlier in the past, providing history or context for the current action.
Synonyms of Backfill
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Backfill synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Backfill
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Backfill in a Sentence
The company backfilled Joe's position after he was terminated.
Word Forms & Grammar
backfill (third-person singular simple present backfills, present participle backfilling, simple past and past participle backfilled)
backfill (countable and uncountable, plural backfills)
Words That Rhyme With Backfill
Origin of Backfill
From back + fill.
Backfill Pronunciation
Backfill is pronounced //ˈbækfɪl// and has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Backfill
Is backfill a verb or a noun?
Backfill is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of backfill?
The plural of backfill is backfills.
What is the past tense of backfill?
The past tense of backfill is backfilled. The present participle is backfilling.
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