Definitions

1. noun

A chain or series of events that occur in reverse order, often used to describe a chain of cause and effect.

“The detective had to retrace the crime scene and establish the backchain of events to find the culprit.”

2. verb

To move or walk in a reversed direction, typically by reversing one’s footsteps.

“After realizing she was going the wrong way, Sarah had to backchain to the starting point of the hike.”