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backstop

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: backstop

1
 nv
(baseball) a fence or screen (as behind home plate) to prevent the ball from traveling out of the playing field
act as a backstop
2
 n
a precaution in case of an emergency
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: backstop
1

n (baseball) a fence or screen (as behind home plate) to prevent the ball from traveling out of the playing field

Type of:
fence, fencing
a barrier that serves to enclose an area

n (baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher

Synonyms:
catcher
Type of:
infielder
(baseball) a person who plays a position in the infield

v act as a backstop

Type of:
play
participate in games or sport
2

n a precaution in case of an emergency

“he acted as a backstop in case anything went wrong”
Type of:
guard, precaution, safeguard
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
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