Backing
/ˈbæk.ɪŋ(ɡ)/
Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:20 pts7 letters
Definition of Backing
verb
- To go in the reverse direction.
"the train backed into the station; the horse refuses to back"
- To support.
"I back you all the way; which horse are you backing in this race?"
- (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.
noun
- Support, especially financial.
"It's a volunteer organization that works with backing from the city and a few grants."
- A liner or other material added behind or underneath.
"The cardboard backing gives the notebook a little extra stiffness."
- A backdrop.
- Musicians and vocalists who support the main performer.
- The mounting of a horse or other animal.
Anagrams of Backing
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
ANTONYMS
Letter Values
b3
a1
c3
k5
i1
n1
g2
Total: 16 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Backing
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Backing"
Backing is a 7-letter word that scores 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Backing" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "backing" is a high-scoring word.