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backing

/ˈbæk.ɪŋ(ɡ)/

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verb

To go in the reverse direction.

Examples :

"the train backed into the station; the horse refuses to back"

direction vehicle action

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verb

Examples :

"I back you all the way; which horse are you backing in this race?"

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(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.

Examples :

"The wind backing from the north to the west made the kite fly sideways. "

weather nautical direction

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(of a square sail) To brace the yards so that the wind presses on the front of the sail, to slow the ship.

Examples :

"The captain ordered the crew to back the square sail to slow the ship's progress. "

nautical sailing vehicle technical

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(of an anchor) To lay out a second, smaller anchor to provide additional holding power.

Examples :

"The sailboat captain backed a second anchor to ensure it wouldn't drift away in the strong current. "

nautical sailing technical

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(of a hunting dog) To stand still behind another dog which has pointed.

Examples :

"The pointer dog backed up behind the other dog, waiting for the bird to flush. "

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To push or force backwards.

Examples :

"The mugger backed her into a corner and demanded her wallet."

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To get upon the back of; to mount.

Examples :

"The child quickly backed the horse. "

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To place or seat upon the back.

Examples :

"The mother carefully backed the small child onto the park bench. "

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To make a back for; to furnish with a back.

Examples :

"to back books"

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To adjoin behind; to be at the back of.

Examples :

"The house backing the park has a beautiful view. "

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To write upon the back of, possibly as an endorsement.

Examples :

"to back a letter; to back a note or legal document"

writing communication

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(of a justice of the peace) To sign or endorse (a warrant, issued in another county, to apprehend an offender).

Examples :

"The justice of the peace backed the warrant for the student's arrest, issued in a different county. "

law government police

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verb

To row backward with (oars).

Examples :

"to back the oars"

nautical sailing vehicle action

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noun

Support, especially financial.

Examples :

"The company's new project received significant backing from investors. "

finance business economy

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noun

A liner or other material added behind or underneath.

Examples :

"The cardboard backing gives the notebook a little extra stiffness."

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noun

Examples :

"The old, worn tapestry served as a beautiful backing for the family photos. "

art style appearance

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noun

Musicians and vocalists who support the main performer.

Examples :

"The backing singers added a powerful harmony to the lead vocalist's performance. "

music entertainment group

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noun

The mounting of a horse or other animal.

Examples :

"The child practiced his backing, carefully mounting his pony. "

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noun

The action of putting something back; a switching into reverse.

Examples :

"The car's backing into the parking spot was slow and careful. "

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adjective

Providing support for the main performer.

Examples :

"The teacher's backing was crucial to the student's success in the competition. "

music entertainment