backing
/ˈbæk.ɪŋ(ɡ)/ · verb
Meaning
- To go in the reverse direction.
- To support.
- (of the wind) To change direction contrary to the normal pattern; that is, to shift anticlockwise in the northern hemisphere, or clockwise in the southern hemisphere.
- (of a square sail) To brace the yards so that the wind presses on the front of the sail, to slow the ship.
- (of an anchor) To lay out a second, smaller anchor to provide additional holding power.
- (of a hunting dog) To stand still behind another dog which has pointed.
- Support, especially financial.
- A liner or other material added behind or underneath.
- A backdrop.
- Musicians and vocalists who support the main performer.
- The mounting of a horse or other animal.
- The action of putting something back; a switching into reverse.
- Providing support for the main performer.
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