backscratcher
Long-handled scraper
A backscratcher is a long-handled tool with a curved or clawed end, designed to reach spots on your back that your own hands cannot.
The handles are typically made of wood, plastic, or bamboo, often with a hand-shaped scratching end.
Figuratively, a backscratcher is someone who exchanges favors with another person for mutual benefit, as in the expression you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours.
Tall woody grass
- woodenMade from timber
- plasticCapable of being molded
- clawCurved animal nail
- curvedSmoothly bent, not angular
ergonomic · handheld · implement · gadget · prongs · handle · sturdy · lightweight
Tiny sharp point
- tingleSlight stinging sensation
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- itchinessIrritating skin sensation
- sensationPerceived stimulus or phenomenon
tickle · unreachable · spot · skin · nails · raking · relief · persistent
Exchange of equivalents
- reciprocityMutual exchange of actions
- cronyismFavoring friends in appointments
- patronageSupporter's financial backing
- nepotismPreferring kin in hiring
mutual · sycophant · politics · lobbyist · influence · corruption · exchange · deal
Added part or duration
- telescopicExtending via nested tubes
- extendableAble to increase length
- armUpper body limb
- lengthMeasure of extent
stretch · access · elongation · retractable · adjustable · collapsible · inaccessible · shoulder-blade
Reducing distress or discomfort
- satisfyingProducing fulfillment or pleasure
- alleviationReduction of intensity
- pleasureHappy, satisfied feeling
- contentmentPeaceful satisfaction with circumstances
ease · relaxation · indulgence · gratifying · therapeutic · blissful · comfort · pampering
bamboo
Tall woody grass
curved · ergonomic · handheld · implement · gadget · prongs · handle · sturdy · lightweight · travel
prickle
Tiny sharp point
- tingleSlight stinging sensation
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- itchinessIrritating skin sensation
sensation · tickle · unreachable · spot · skin · nails · raking · relief · persistent · maddening
quid-pro-quo
Exchange of equivalents
- reciprocityMutual exchange of actions
- cronyismFavoring friends in appointments
- patronageSupporter's financial backing
nepotism · mutual · sycophant · politics · lobbyist · influence · corruption · exchange · deal · insider
extension
Added part or duration
- telescopicExtending via nested tubes
- extendableAble to increase length
- armUpper body limb
length · stretch · access · elongation · retractable · adjustable · collapsible · inaccessible · shoulder-blade · spine
soothing
Reducing distress or discomfort
- satisfyingProducing fulfillment or pleasure
- alleviationReduction of intensity
- pleasureHappy, satisfied feeling
contentment · ease · relaxation · indulgence · gratifying · therapeutic · blissful · comfort · pampering · self-care
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backscratcherindependent thinker
One who reasons autonomously
maverick · whistleblower · dissenter · leader · rebel
backscratcherbackstabber
Disloyal pretend ally
betrayer · saboteur · enemy · adversary · underminer
backscratchermeritocrat
One advanced by ability
incorruptible · purist · stickler · idealist · neutral party