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