backing

🇺🇸 /ˈbækɪŋ/ 🇬🇧 /ˈbækɪŋ/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP10000Oxford5000CEFR-C2
noun
C1

help or support for someone or something

The team has strong backing from their fans.

R

material on the back of something to make it strong

The rug has a rubber backing to prevent slipping.

R

music that supports the main singer

The singer performed with a full backing band.

translation

n. help or support for someone or something; material on the back of something to make it strong; music that supports the main singer

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Plural backings