backing

"the train backed into the station;  the horse refuses to back"

"I back you all the way;  which horse are you backing in this race?"

"The wind backing from the north to the west made the kite fly sideways. "

"The captain ordered the crew to back the square sail to slow the ship's progress. "

"The sailboat captain backed a second anchor to ensure it wouldn't drift away in the strong current. "

"The pointer dog backed up behind the other dog, waiting for the bird to flush. "

"The mugger backed her into a corner and demanded her wallet."

"The child quickly backed the horse. "

"The mother carefully backed the small child onto the park bench. "

"to back books"

"The house backing the park has a beautiful view. "

"to back a letter;  to back a note or legal document"

"The justice of the peace backed the warrant for the student's arrest, issued in a different county. "

"to back the oars"

"The company's new project received significant backing from investors. "

"The cardboard backing gives the notebook a little extra stiffness."

"The old, worn tapestry served as a beautiful backing for the family photos. "

"The backing singers added a powerful harmony to the lead vocalist's performance. "

"The child practiced his backing, carefully mounting his pony. "

"The car's backing into the parking spot was slow and careful. "

"The teacher's backing was crucial to the student's success in the competition. "