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subbing

American  
[suhb-ing] / ˈsʌb ɪŋ /

noun

Photography.
  1. the act or process of applying a substratum.

  2. the material used for a substratum.


Etymology

Origin of subbing

sub + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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Nearing his 126th show, Fedigan has worked his way up the ranks from subbing in as a spotlight operator to overseeing the entire technical production of hit shows like “Chicago.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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.

From BBC

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

From BBC

“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.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times