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thin backing

[/θɪn ˈbækɪŋ/]
nounpl: thin backings
suporte fino
1. A thin layer of material used to support or reinforce the back of something, such as fabric, paper, or artwork
The painting required a thin backing to prevent further deterioration.
A pintura precisava de um suporte fino para evitar deterioração adicional.
2. In textiles and bookbinding, a lightweight reinforcement material applied to the reverse side
The book's pages used a thin backing for durability without adding weight.
As páginas do livro usavam um suporte fino para durabilidade sem adicionar peso.
3. Weak or insufficient support or endorsement
The project failed due to thin backing from management.
O projeto fracassou devido ao fraco apoio da gerência.
Synonyms
reinforcementliningsupport layerinterliningunderlay
Antonyms
thick backingsubstantial supportheavy reinforcement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
suporte fino
Standard term in Brazilian Portuguese for textile and archival contexts
Portugal
reforço fino
Common in Portuguese for reinforcement applications
General
encosto fino
Alternative term used in bookbinding

Related Idioms & Phrases

lack of backing
provide backing
weak backing
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