backing

English

/ˈbæk.ɪŋ(ɡ)/

noun
Definitions
  • Support, especially financial.
  • A liner or other material added behind or underneath.
  • (television) A backdrop.
  • (music) 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.

Etymology

Suffix from English back (mild drink, back, chaser).

Origin

English

back

Gloss

mild drink, back, chaser

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Other

Kanji

後, 背

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