Backing meaning

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Something forming a back.

The backing of a carpet.

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Something placed in back or forming a back for support or strength, adhesion, etc.
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Support given to a person or cause.
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Those giving such support.
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A musical accompaniment.
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Support, especially financial.

It's a volunteer organization that works with backing from the city and a few grants.

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A liner or other material added behind or underneath.

The cardboard backing gives the notebook a little extra stiffness.

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(music) Musicians and vocalists who support the main performer.
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(music) That which provides support for the main performer.
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Present participle of back.
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Origin of backing

  • back +‎ -ing
    From Wiktionary

Backing Sentence Examples

  • I'm not backing out.

  • "I was backing you up," he said indignantly.

  • Two blocks away, the patrol car struck a van backing out from its diagonal parking space in front of the toy store.

  • You're not backing out, are you?

  • Backing out of that file, she went into another.

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