1. support or assistance given to a person, organization, or cause
2. material used to support or strengthen the back of something
3. financial support or investment

Examples

• The project received backings from several major corporations.
• She had the backings of influential politicians in her campaign.
• The carpet needs new backings to prevent it from curling.
• The painting was mounted with protective backings.
• Without proper financial backings, the startup couldn’t survive.
• The film secured backings from multiple investors.
• The fabric backings help maintain the quilt’s shape.