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.
backstop Meaning
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.
Synonyms & Antonyms of backstop
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- hold-back
- impede
- baffle
- foil
- handicap
- impede
- inhibit
- interfere
- hinder
- handicap
- strangle
- hinder
- obstruct
- hamper
- inhibit
- bar
- frustrate
- sabotage
- fail
- block
- thwart
- bar
- thwart
- restrain
- fail
- balk
- hold-back
- oppose
- restrain
- frustrate
- sabotage
- hamper
- interfere
- obstruct
- strangle
- balk
- block
- baffle
- constrain
- oppose
- foil
- constrain
Synonyms:
- benefit
- succor
- launch
- rescue
- profit
- nurture
- to-stand-one-in-good-stead
- buttress
- promote
- serve
- champion
- boost
- advise
- further
- guide
- sponsor
- comfort
- indorse
- sustain
- mentor
- advance
- encourage
- oblige
- counsel
- care-for-
- endorse
- bail-out
- foster
- patronize
- favor
- ease
- attend
- prop-up-
- reenforce
- minister-to-
Antonyms:
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
aid, assist, help, support, save,back, facilitate, bear a hand, bolster, reinforce
hold back, impede, baffle, foil, handicap, impede, inhibit, interfere, hinder, handicap
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.
