1. backing(n = noun.act) backup, championship, patronage - the act of providing approval and support; "his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives"
is a kind of approval, approving, blessing
Derived forms verb back5, verb back1, verb back3
2. backing(n = noun.artifact) mount - something forming a back that is added for strengthening;
is a kind of bed, layer, reinforcement, strengthener
is a part of framework
Derived form verb back10
3. backing(n = noun.possession) financial backing, financial support, funding, support - financial resources provided to make some project possible; "the foundation provided support for the experiment"
is a kind of resource
Derived form verb back5
1. The act of moving backward, or of putting or moving anything backward. [1913 Webster]
2. That which is behind, and forms the back of, anything, usually giving strength or stability. [1913 Webster]
3. Support or aid given to a person or cause. [1913 Webster]
4. The preparation of the back of a book with glue, etc., before putting on the cover. [1913 Webster]
backing, n.
1 a support. b a body of supporters. c material used to form a back or support.
2 musical accompaniment, esp. to a singer.