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countable and uncountable, plural backings
Support, especially financial. examples
A liner or other material added behind or underneath. quotations examples
In general, the locomotives are painted dark green; the numberplates are brass, with a red backing, and are usually carried on the tank side.
1959 October, Norman Jones, “The Manchester Ship Canal Railway”, in Trains Illustrated, page 495
(television, film) A backdrop. quotations examples
The simplest and cheapest answer is to introduce a scenic backing of some kind, a backdrop, a drape, some flats to restrict the shot and obscure whatever is outside.
2013, Gerald Millerson, TV Scenic Design, page 134
(music) Musicians and vocalists who support the main performer. examples
The mounting of a horse or other animal. examples
The action of putting something back; a switching into reverse. examples
not comparable
(music) Providing support for the main performer. examples
present participle and gerund of back examples