backing — English Dictionary

Noun

1. Support, especially financial.

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   Examples

   It's a volunteer organization that works with backing from the city and a few grants.

2. A liner or other material added behind or underneath.

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   The cardboard backing gives the notebook a little extra stiffness.

   An old print was discovered some time ago in an arch at Waterloo Dock Goods Station[,] Liverpool, in use as a backing on which to write time sheets.

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   In general, the locomotives are painted dark green; the numberplates are brass, with a red backing, and are usually carried on the tank side.

3. A backdrop.

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   The simplest and cheapest answer is to introduce a scenic backing of some kind, a backdrop, a drape, some flats to restrict the shot and obscure whatever is outside.

4. Musicians and vocalists who support the main performer.

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5. The mounting of a horse or other animal.

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6. The action of putting something back; a switching into reverse.

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Adjective

1. Providing support for the main performer.

   Usage

   • not-comparable

Noun

1. the act of providing approval and support

   Synonyms

   backupchampionshippatronage

   Broader terms

   blessingapprovalapproving

   Examples

   his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives

2. something forming a back that is added for strengthening

   Synonyms

   mount

   Broader terms

   layerbedstrengthenerreinforcement

3. financial resources provided to make some project possible

   Synonyms

   supportfinancial supportfundingfinancial backing

   Broader terms

   resource

   Examples

   the foundation provided support for the experiment