Backing meaning : 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). Support, especially financial. A liner or other material added behind or underneath. A backdrop. Musicians and vocalists who support the main performer. The mounting of a horse or other animal. The action of putting something back; a switching into reverse. Providing support for the main performer.