However, after sundry backings and fillings the municipal councillor made up his mind, and sailing straight before the wind he headed for the spot he had been reconnoitring for the last ten minutes.
"The Lesser Bourgeoisie"
Honore de Balzac
Behind a door supposed to open out into the street or behind windows overlooking the country, there are hung, or set, short drops or wings painted to show parts of a street, a garden, or a country-side, and these are called "exterior backings."
"Writing for Vaudeville"
Brett Page
Corridor backings for all doors.
"Dramatic Technique"
George Pierce Baker