backing

noun

material attached to the back of any object, to cover, protect, neaten, or strengthen the object
act of support

Pronunciation: /ˈbæk.ɪŋ(ɡ)/

Etymology: Etymology tree English back English -ing English backing From back + -ing.

Etymology: Etymology tree English back English -ing English backing From back + -ing.

Support, especially financial.
“It's a volunteer organization that works with backing from the city and a few grants.”
A liner or other material added behind or underneath.
“The cardboard backing gives the notebook a little extra stiffness.”
“An old print was discovered some time ago in an arch at Waterloo Dock Goods Station[,] Liverpool, in use as a backing on which to write time sheets.”
A backdrop.
“The simplest and cheapest answer is to introduce a scenic backing of some kind, a backdrop, a drape, some flats to restrict the shot and obscure whatever is outside.”
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.

Etymology: Etymology tree English back English -ing English backing From back + -ing.