Definition of "backing" in 英语

noun

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. (television, film) A backdrop.

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

5. The mounting of a horse or other animal.

6. The action of putting something back; a switching into reverse.

adjective

1. (music) Providing support for the main performer.

verb

1. present participle and gerund of back