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