backstop Synonyms
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Strongest:
- inhibit
- handicap
- restrain
- fail
- sabotage
- inhibit
- block
- hamper
- block
- restrain
- bar
- obstruct
- hold-back
- interfere
- foil
- oppose
- hinder
- strangle
- hamper
- impede
- hinder
- frustrate
- hold-back
- thwart
- fail
- constrain
- balk
- frustrate
- thwart
- interfere
- baffle
- handicap
- bar
- sabotage
- impede
- strangle
- oppose
- constrain
- foil
- obstruct
- balk
- baffle
Strong:
- hurt
- let-down
- disappoint
- disappoint
- retard
- harm
- hurt
- damage
- discourage
- desert
- damage
- harm
- retard
- inconvenience
- inconvenience
- desert
- discourage
- let-down
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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.
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
aid, help, assist, support,back, save, reinforce, abet, bolster, facilitate
inhibit, handicap, restrain, fail, sabotage, inhibit, block, hamper,block, restrain
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.
