What does the cryptic crossword clue "Supports faction’s pre-strike motion (9)" mean?

The definition is "motion". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BACKS (synonym=""supports"") + WING (synonym=""faction"") = BACKSWING The answer is BACKSWING.

Supports faction’s pre-strike motion (9)

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