backing
Support, especially financial.
Example
“It's a volunteer organization that works with backing from the city and a few grants.”
Other meanings
A liner or other material added behind or underneath.
“The cardboard backing gives the notebook a little extra stiffness.”
Musicians and vocalists who support the main performer.
Synonyms
- backup
Related words
- linebacking
- sealant backing
Where this comes from
This definition is adapted from “backing” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; related-word lists use Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0, based on Princeton WordNet), published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.