backstop

1. n. (baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher Source: wordnet

2. n. (baseball) a fence or screen (as behind home plate) to prevent the ball from traveling out of the playing field Source: wordnet

3. n. a precaution in case of an emergency Source: wordnet

4. v. act as a backstop Source: wordnet

5. 1. 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. 2. In rounders, the player who stands immediately behind the striking base. 3. In cricket, the longstop; also, the wicket keeper. Source: webster

6. n:100 n. (baseball) a fence or screen (as behind home plate) to prevent the ball from traveling out of the playing field n. a precaution in case of an emergency v. act as a backstop Source: ecdict

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