# backing

Pronunciation: say "BAK-ing" /ˈbæk.ɪŋ(ɡ)/

## Noun

1. Support given to a person, project, or cause, especially in the form of money.
   - Simple: Help given to a person or plan, especially money.
   - _The campaign secured financial backing from several major donors._
   - _Her proposal won the backing of the entire committee._
2. A layer of material attached behind or underneath something, often to strengthen or protect it.
   - Simple: A layer of material fixed to the back or bottom of something to make it stronger.
   - _The carpet's foam backing adds welcome cushioning underfoot._
   - _Conservators replaced the painting's torn canvas backing._
3. The group of musicians and vocalists who support the lead performer.
   - Simple: The singers and musicians who play behind the main singer.
   - _The lead vocalist sang over a steady backing of brass and percussion._
   - _Their live backing gave the slow ballad a much fuller sound._
5. The act of moving something backward, or of putting a vehicle into reverse.
   - Simple: The act of moving a vehicle or other thing backward.
   - _The driver's slow backing into the tight space drew a small crowd._
   - _Repeated backing of the boat onto the trailer wore down the ramp._
6. A backdrop placed behind a stage or film set to create the scene.
   - Simple: A painted or printed scene used behind performers on a stage or set.
   - _The director ordered a darker backing to suggest a stormy night._
   - _A hand-painted backing transformed the small stage into a palace hall._
7. The act of mounting a horse or other animal in order to ride.
   - Simple: The act of getting up onto a horse or other animal to ride it.
   - _The trainer supervised the careful backing of the nervous colt._
   - _Gentle handling made the backing of the filly almost effortless._

## Adjective

4. Serving to support the lead performer rather than taking the lead.
   - Simple: Singing or playing to help the main performer rather than leading.
   - _The backing band kept perfect time behind the soloist._
   - _He recorded the backing harmonies in a single take._

## Verb

8. Present participle and gerund of back. — present participle and gerund of back
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of back. Use this -ing form for the action happening now or as the name of the action.
   - _The senator is backing the proposed reforms despite heavy criticism._
   - _Backing the trailer into the garage took real skill._

## Origin

Formed from "back" combined with the suffix "-ing".

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/backing (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).