"backbox" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: backboxes [plural]
Etymology: back + box Etymology templates: {{compound|en|back|box}} back + box Head templates: {{en-noun}} backbox (plural backboxes)
  1. (pinball) The rear upright section of a pinball machine, usually incorporating the score display. Categories (topical): Pinball Synonyms: lightbox

Inflected forms

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