Definition of Backstop

  • 1. (baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher Noun
  • 2. (baseball) a fence or screen (as behind home plate) to prevent the ball from traveling out of the playing field Noun
  • 3. A precaution in case of an emergency Noun
  • 4. Act as a backstop Verb

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