Backing and Liner

Backing

Backing noun - An act or instance of helping.

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Liner and backing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Liner" instead a noun "Backing".

Nearby Words: back, background, backer, backup, backed

Liner noun - A protective covering that protects an inside surface.

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Backing and liner are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backing" instead a noun "Liner".

Nearby Words: line, lined, lining

good	good backing	good liner
full	full backing	full liner
heavy	heavy backing	heavy liner
actual	actual backing	actual liner
Other adjectives: entire, male, ominous, frequent, occasional.

Played for laughs with "Voice of Harold", which is Michael Stipe reading the liner notes of a gospel album with the backing track of "7 Chinese Bros.".

Source: Jesus Was Way Cool
Credits Gag: According to the liner notes to The Queen Is Dead, the backing vocals to "Bigmouth Strikes Again" are performed by Ann Coates... In reality, those vocals were Morrissey's own voice sped up, and "Ann Coates" is a pun on Ancoats, a district of Manchester.

Source: Music / The Smiths

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