"backlasher" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: backlashers [plural]
Etymology: From backlash + -er. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|backlash|er|id2=occupation}} backlash + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} backlasher (plural backlashers)
  1. A participant in a backlash

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