Backing

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1. Verb form

of Back

2. Noun

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

3. Noun

That which is behind, and forms the back of, anything, usually giving strength or stability.

4. Noun

Support or aid given to a person or cause.

5. Noun

The preparation of the back of a book with glue, etc., before putting on the cover.

6. Noun

the act of providing approval and support; "his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives"
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