Backing definition

băkĭng

Something forming a back.

The backing of a carpet.

noun

Support or aid.

Financial backing.

noun

Approval or endorsement.

The president has backing from the farm belt.

noun

Something placed in back or forming a back for support or strength, adhesion, etc.

noun

Support given to a person or cause.

noun

Those giving such support.

noun

(slang) A musical accompaniment.

noun

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

noun

The cardboard backing gives the notebook a little extra stiffness.

noun

(music) Musicians and vocalists who support the main performer.

noun

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

adjective

Present participle of back.

verb

Other Word Forms

Singular:

backing

Plural:

backings