Backing

Quick meaning: Backing is a noun meaning Support, especially financial.

Meaning

Support, especially financial.

More Meanings

1. A liner or other material added behind or underneath.
2. (television, film) A backdrop.
3. (music) Musicians and vocalists who support the main performer.
4. The mounting of a horse or other animal.
5. The action of putting something back; a switching into reverse.
6. (music) Providing support for the main performer.
7. present participle and gerund of back

Example Sentences

The cardboard backing gives the notebook a little extra stiffness.

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

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

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.

Word Forms

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Synonyms for backing

Depending on context, synonyms include support, mount, patronage, funding, championship.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include patronage, support, funding, mount, championship, assistance.

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