verbπShareTo go in the reverse direction."the train backed into the station;β the horse refuses to back"directionvehicleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo support."I back you all the way;β which horse are you backing in this race?"aidbusinesspoliticsgovernmentfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(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."The wind backing from the north to the west made the kite fly sideways. "weathernauticaldirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a square sail) To brace the yards so that the wind presses on the front of the sail, to slow the ship."The captain ordered the crew to back the square sail to slow the ship's progress. "nauticalsailingvehicletechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of an anchor) To lay out a second, smaller anchor to provide additional holding power."The sailboat captain backed a second anchor to ensure it wouldn't drift away in the strong current. "nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a hunting dog) To stand still behind another dog which has pointed."The pointer dog backed up behind the other dog, waiting for the bird to flush. "animalsportnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo push or force backwards."The mugger backed her into a corner and demanded her wallet."actionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo get upon the back of; to mount."The child quickly backed the horse. "actionvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo place or seat upon the back."The mother carefully backed the small child onto the park bench. "actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a back for; to furnish with a back."to back books"structurebuildingpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo adjoin behind; to be at the back of."The house backing the park has a beautiful view. "positionplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo write upon the back of, possibly as an endorsement."to back a letter;β to back a note or legal document"writingcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a justice of the peace) To sign or endorse (a warrant, issued in another county, to apprehend an offender)."The justice of the peace backed the warrant for the student's arrest, issued in a different county. "lawgovernmentpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo row backward with (oars)."to back the oars"nauticalsailingvehicleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSupport, especially financial."The company's new project received significant backing from investors. "financebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA liner or other material added behind or underneath."The cardboard backing gives the notebook a little extra stiffness."materialpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA backdrop."The old, worn tapestry served as a beautiful backing for the family photos. "artstyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareMusicians and vocalists who support the main performer."The backing singers added a powerful harmony to the lead vocalist's performance. "musicentertainmentgroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe mounting of a horse or other animal."The child practiced his backing, carefully mounting his pony. "animalsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe action of putting something back; a switching into reverse."The car's backing into the parking spot was slow and careful. "actionvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareProviding support for the main performer."The teacher's backing was crucial to the student's success in the competition. "musicentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading