Associations to the word «Backing»

Wiktionary

BACKING, noun. Support, especially financial.
BACKING, noun. A liner or other material added behind or underneath.
BACKING, noun. (music) Musicians and vocalists who support the main performer
BACKING, adjective. (music) That which provides support for the main performer
BACKING, verb. Present participle of back
BACKING BAND, noun. (British) A group of musicians who accompany an artist at a live performance or on a recording. This can either be an established group, or else an ad hoc group assembled for the purpose.
BACKING BANDS, noun. Plural of backing band
BACKING UP, verb. Present participle of back up

Dictionary definition

BACKING, noun. The act of providing approval and support; "his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives".
BACKING, noun. Something forming a back that is added for strengthening.
BACKING, noun. Financial resources provided to make some project possible; "the foundation provided support for the experiment".

Wise words

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