backing

back +‎ -ing

• IPA^(key): /ˈbæk.ɪŋ(ɡ)/

• Audio (US)

  (file)

• Rhymes: -ækɪŋ

backing (countable and uncountable, plural backings)

1. Support, especially financial.

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

2. A liner or other material added behind or underneath.

   The cardboard backing gives the notebook a little extra stiffness.

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

backing (not comparable)

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

backing

1. present participle of back

• king cab