backing
/ˈbæk.ɪŋ(ɡ)/
nounadjective
Support, especially financial.
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ENABLE
Noun 4 meanings
Support, especially financial.
“It's a volunteer organization that works with backing from the city and a few grants.”
A liner or other material added behind or underneath.
“The cardboard backing gives the notebook a little extra stiffness.”
A backdrop.
Musicians and vocalists who support the main performer.
Adjective 1 meaning
Providing support for the main performer.
Where it comes from
Etymology
From back + -ing.
BACKING at a glance
BACKING has 7 letters and scores 16 points in Scrabble (B 3 + A 1 + C 3 + K 5 + I 1 + N 1 + G 2) and 20 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #4,735 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with backing
All rhymes- BEING8
- GOING7
- SOMETHING15
- DURING8
- THING9
- DOING7
- HAVING13
- GETTING9
- LOOKING12
- ANYTHING15
- NOTHING11
- EVERYTHING20
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