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Webster 1913 Edition


Backing

Back′ing

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Noun.
1.
The act of moving backward, or of putting or moving anything backward.
2.
That which is behind, and forms the back of, anything, usually giving strength or stability.
3.
Support or aid given to a person or cause.
4.
(Bookbinding)
The preparation of the back of a book with glue, etc., before putting on the cover.

Webster 1828 Edition


Backing

BACK'ING

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ppr.
Mounting; moving back, as a horse; seconding.

Definition 2024


backing

backing

English

Noun

backing (plural backings)

  1. Support, especially financial.
    It's a volunteer organization that works with backing from the city and a few grants.
  2. A liner or other material added behind or underneath.
    The cardboard backing gives the notebook a little extra stiffness.
  3. (music) Musicians and vocalists who support the main performer

Translations

Adjective

backing (not comparable)

  1. (music) That which provides support for the main performer

Verb

backing

  1. present participle of back