French Meaning of backstop

butée

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Definitions and Meaning of backstop in English

Wordnet

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

Wordnet

backstop (v)

act as a backstop

Webster

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.

FAQs About the word backstop

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(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

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backstitch => Point arrière, backster => Arrière, backstay => étais arrière, backstairs => Escalier de service, backstair => escalier de service,