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backing

Pronunciation: /ˈbæk.ɪŋ(ɡ)/

The English word “backing” has 7 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. Support, especially financial.
  2. A liner or other material added behind or underneath.
  3. A backdrop.
  4. Musicians and vocalists who support the main performer.
  5. The mounting of a horse or other animal.
  6. The action of putting something back; a switching into reverse.

adjective

  1. Providing support for the main performer.

Etymology

From back + -ing.

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