backing
noun
1 backing
The act of providing approval and support:
— His vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives.
synonyms: backup, championship, patronage.
Dutch: backing, ruggensteun
Polish: plecy
2 backing
Something forming a back that is added for strengthening.
synonym: mount.
Dutch: ruggensteun, rugsteun
3 backing
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