backing
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/ˈbæk.ɪŋ(ɡ)/
English
Definitions
verb
- To go in the reverse direction.“the train backed into the station; the horse refuses to back”
- To support.“I back you all the way; which horse are you backing in this race?”
- (of the wind) To change direction contrary to the normal pattern; that is, to shift anticlockwise in the northern hemisphere, or clockwise in the southern hemisphere.
- (of a square sail) To brace the yards so that the wind presses on the front of the sail, to slow the ship.
noun
- Support, especially financial.“It's a volunteer organization that works with backing from the city and a few grants.”
- A liner or other material added behind or underneath.“The cardboard backing gives the notebook a little extra stiffness.”
- A backdrop.
- Musicians and vocalists who support the main performer.
adjective
- Providing support for the main performer.
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Synonyms
patronagesupportfundingmountchampionshipfinancial backingfinancial supportassistancehelpaidsupportingsupportiveapprovalpatronendorsementassent