ALL meanings of backcloth
back-cloth
B b - countable noun backcloth A backcloth is a large piece of cloth, often with scenery or buildings painted on it, that is hung at the back of a stage while a play is being performed. 3
- singular noun backcloth The backcloth of an event is the general situation in which it happens. 3
- noun backcloth a large painted curtain hanging at the back of a stage set 3
- abbreviation BACKCLOTH backdrop 3
- noun plural backcloth backdrop (def 1). 1
- noun backcloth The painted scenery at the back of a stage; the backdrop. 1