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1) the shell on the back of a tortoise etc (carapace)

2) to write one's name on the back of (a cheque) (endorse)

3) something that reflects heat, light or sound, e.g. a piece of glass for reflecting light on the back of a bicycle (reflector)

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astride

with one leg on each side (of)

with a leg on either side

ON THE BACK OF as in Wiktionary
ON THE BACK OF as in Wikipedia