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