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