backstop Antonyms
Strongest:
- baffle
- hold-back
- bar
- baffle
- inhibit
- hold-back
- restrain
- impede
- sabotage
- strangle
- hinder
- sabotage
- balk
- frustrate
- hamper
- bar
- foil
- handicap
- block
- handicap
- balk
- oppose
- impede
- strangle
- fail
- block
- hinder
- oppose
- fail
- hamper
- obstruct
- thwart
- frustrate
- foil
- obstruct
- constrain
- constrain
- interfere
- inhibit
- restrain
- thwart
- interfere
Strong:
- retard
- inconvenience
- discourage
- harm
- disappoint
- retard
- damage
- damage
- harm
- desert
- desert
- disappoint
- let-down
- inconvenience
- discourage
- hurt
- let-down
- hurt
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Meaning of backstop
backstop (n)
(baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher
(baseball) a fence or screen (as behind home plate) to prevent the ball from traveling out of the playing field
a precaution in case of an emergency
backstop (v)
act as a backstop
backstop (n.)
In baseball, a fence, prop. at least 90 feet behind the home base, to stop the balls that pass the catcher; also, the catcher himself.
In rounders, the player who stands immediately behind the striking base.
In cricket, the longstop; also, the wicket keeper.
backstop Sentence Examples
- The backstop acted as a safety net to prevent debris from falling on spectators.
- The goalkeeper struggled to reach the ball behind the backstop.
- The pitcher's wild throw sailed over the backstop, hitting a fan in the stands.
- The batter hit a towering home run that cleared the backstop by miles.
- The umpire stood behind the backstop, ensuring a fair game.
- The team huddled up behind the backstop to discuss their strategy.
- The backstop was reinforced with additional padding to enhance safety.
- The backstop provided a sturdy support for the baseball net.
- The broken backstop was replaced before the start of the next game.
- The backstop played a crucial role in ensuring the safety and integrity of the sporting event.
FAQs About the word backstop
(baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher, (baseball) a fence or screen (as behind home plate) to prevent the ball from traveling out of the playi
assist,aid, support, help, facilitate,back, save, reinforce, bear a hand, abet
baffle, hold back, bar, baffle, inhibit, hold back, restrain, impede, sabotage, strangle
The backstop acted as a safety net to prevent debris from falling on spectators.
The goalkeeper struggled to reach the ball behind the backstop.
The pitcher's wild throw sailed over the backstop, hitting a fan in the stands.
The batter hit a towering home run that cleared the backstop by miles.
