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