Definition of Backing

1. Noun. The act of providing approval and support. "His vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives"

Exact synonyms: Backup, Championship, Patronage
Generic synonyms: Approval, Approving, Blessing
Derivative terms: Back, Back, Back, Back Up

2. Noun. Something forming a back that is added for strengthening.
Exact synonyms: Mount
Group relationships: Framework
Generic synonyms: Bed, Layer, Reinforcement, Strengthener
Derivative terms: Back, Mount, Mount

3. Noun. Financial resources provided to make some project possible. "The foundation provided support for the experiment"
Exact synonyms: Financial Backing, Financial Support, Funding, Support
Generic synonyms: Resource
Derivative terms: Back, Fund, Support

Definition of Backing

1. n. The act of moving backward, or of putting or moving anything backward.

Definition of Backing

1. Noun. Support, especially financial. ¹

2. Noun. A liner or other material added behind or underneath. ¹

3. Noun. (music) Musicians and vocalists who support the main performer ¹

4. Adjective. (music) That which provides support for the main performer ¹

5. Verb. (present participle of back) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Backing

1. support [n -S]

Medical Definition of Backing

1. In dentistry, a metal support which serves to attach a facing to a prosthesis. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Backing

backhands
backhaul
backhauled
backhauling
backhauls
backheel
backheeled
backheeling
backheels
backhoe
backhoed
backhoeing
backhoes
backhouse
backhouses
backing (current term)
backing band
backing up
backings
backjoint
backjoints
backjumping
backland
backlands
backlash
backlashed
backlasher
backlashers
backlashes
backlashing

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