Meaning of Backing | Babel Free

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Examples

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

“The cardboard backing gives the notebook a little extra stiffness.”

“An old print was discovered some time ago in an arch at Waterloo Dock Goods Station[,] Liverpool, in use as a backing on which to write time sheets.”

“In general, the locomotives are painted dark green; the numberplates are brass, with a red backing, and are usually carried on the tank side.”

“The simplest and cheapest answer is to introduce a scenic backing of some kind, a backdrop, a drape, some flats to restrict the shot and obscure whatever is outside.”

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