Gear for backing up Crossword Clue

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Gear for backing up Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
2. an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
(adjective)
1. reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect
2. directed or moving toward the rear
(verb)
1. cancel officially
2. change to the contrary

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

BACKING (noun)
1. financial resources provided to make some project possible
2. the act of providing approval and support
GEAR (verb)
1. set the level or character of
GEAR (noun)
1. a mechanism for transmitting motion for some specific purpose (as the steering gear of a vehicle)
2. wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed

Hint 3: Anagram

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