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Webster 1913 Edition
Backing
Back′ing
,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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Definition 2024
backing
backing
English
Noun
backing (plural backings)
- Support, especially financial.
- It's a volunteer organization that works with backing from the city and a few grants.
- A liner or other material added behind or underneath.
- The cardboard backing gives the notebook a little extra stiffness.
- (music) Musicians and vocalists who support the main performer
Translations
support, especially financial
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material added behind or underneath
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(music) Musicians and vocalists who support the main performer
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Adjective
backing (not comparable)
- (music) That which provides support for the main performer
Verb
backing
- present participle of back