subbing

[suhb-ing]

noun

Photography.

1. the act or process of applying a substratum.

2. the material used for a substratum.

Word History and Origins

Origin of subbing¹

sub + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

But Bellingham Sr felt subbing off his son so early and witnessing what he deemed to be a rather dull style of football was enough to butt heads with Kehl and indirectly criticise Kovac's work.

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Dawson was subbing for Chris Woakes, who will miss the remainder of the match with a shoulder injury sustained on day one.

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“While ‘The Pitt’ was airing, I started playing the Beatles’ ‘Revolver’ deep cut ‘Doctor Robert’ on a loop, subbing in ‘Doctor Robbie’ each time the chorus came around,” says Glenn Whipp.

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Her first touch on the ball after subbing into the game during the quarterfinals Wednesday was an emphatic block.

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Young got her first start of the Paris Olympics, subbing into the starting lineup for Diana Taurasi.

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