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   Back·ing

   /ˈbakiNG/

   

   noun

   • 1. support or help: "he accepted the backing of the police group" Similar supporthelpassistancecooperationaidapprovalcommendationendorsementsanctionblessingpromotionadvocacychampionshipespousalsponsorshipfundingfinancingpromotionpatronagemoneyinvestmentfundsfinancegrantcontributionsubsidy
   • ▪ a layer of material that forms, protects, or strengthens the back of something: "the fabric has a special backing for durability" Similar lininginterliningfacingunderlayreinforcement
   • ▪ (especially in popular music) the music or singing that accompanies the main singer or soloist: "the trio provided backing to some of the most popular vocalists of the day" Similar musical accompanimentorchestrationharmonyobbligato
   • 2. the movement of the place of formation of a sound toward the back of the mouth.

   Scrabble Points: 16

   • B

     3

   • A

     1

   • C

     3

   • K

     5

   • I

     1

   • N

     1

   • G

     2

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