What does "backing" mean?
Backing: That which is behind, and forms the back of, anything, usually giving strength or stability.
Additional senses
- 2.Support or aid given to a person or cause.
- 3.(Bookbinding) The preparation of the back of a book with glue, etc., before putting on the cover.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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