backing

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   the act of providing approval and support

   Their vigorous backing of the conservatives got them in trouble with progressives.

2. 2
   noun

   something forming a back that is added for strengthening

   This shelf has a weak backing.

3. 3
   noun

   financial resources provided to make some project possible

   With your backing, we can open this restaurant within three months.

4. 4
   noun

   Support, especially financial.

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

5. 5
   noun

   A liner or other material added behind or underneath.

   The cardboard backing gives the notebook a little extra stiffness.

6. 6
   noun

   A backdrop.

   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.

7. 7
   noun

   Musicians and vocalists who support the main performer.

8. 8
   noun

   The mounting of a horse or other animal.

Etymology

From back + -ing.