backing
/ˈbækɪŋ/
noun
- Support or help, especially financial or moral support.
- Without the backing of the community, the event would not have been possible.
- The project received strong financial backing from several investors.
- She has the full backing of her family for her career change.
- A layer of material that strengthens or supports something from behind.
- He glued a fabric backing onto the frame to reinforce it.
- The carpet has a rubber backing to prevent slipping.
- The mirror's backing was made of silver and glass.
- Musical accompaniment for a singer or lead instrument.
- The backing vocals gave the song a fuller sound.
- She recorded the vocals first, and then added the backing tracks.
- The band provided backing for the famous singer during the concert.
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adjective
- Providing support or reinforcement.
- The backing material is made of thick cardboard.
- The backing singer stood behind the lead vocalist.
- We need a backing band for the show.