backing

== English == === Etymology === From back +‎ -ing. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈbæk.ɪŋ(ɡ)/ Rhymes: -ækɪŋ === Noun === backing (countable and uncountable, plural backings) Support, especially financial. A liner or other material added behind or underneath. (television, film) A backdrop. (music) Musicians and vocalists who support the main performer. The mounting of a horse or other animal. The action of putting something back; a switching into reverse. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Adjective === backing (not comparable) (music) Providing support for the main performer. ==== Derived terms ==== === Verb === backing present participle and gerund of back === Anagrams === king cab