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We think the answer is "BACKING" which means:
- noun
- • The act of providing approval and support
- • Something forming a back that is added for strengthening
- • Financial resources provided to make some project possible verb
- • To go in the reverse direction.
- • To support.
- • (of the wind) to change direction contrary to the normal pattern; that is, to shift anticlockwise in the northern hemisphere, or clockwise in the southern hemisphere.
- • (of a square sail) to brace the yards so that the wind presses on the front of the sail, to slow the ship.
- • (of an anchor) to lay out a second, smaller anchor to provide additional holding power.
- • (of a hunting dog) to stand still behind another dog which has pointed.
- • To push or force backwards.
- • To get upon the back of; to mount.
- • To place or seat upon the back.
- • To make a back for; to furnish with a back.
- • To adjoin behind; to be at the back of.
- • To write upon the back of, possibly as an endorsement.
- • (of a justice of the peace) to sign or endorse (a warrant, issued in another county, to apprehend an offender).
- • To row backward with (oars). adjective
- • Providing support for the main performer.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The company needs financial backing to expand its operations."
- • "The politician received the backing of several influential individuals."
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The Guardian Cryptic02 Jan 2008 | Down 19 | |
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