Meaning Of The Word Backstop

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What's The Definition Of Backstop?

backstop in American English
a fence, screen, etc., esp. one behind the catcher in baseball, serving to stop balls from leaving the playing area
to act as a backstop for
intransitive verb: to act as a backstop
noun: a wall, wire screen, or the like, serving to prevent a ball from going too far beyond the normal playing area
transitive verb: to act as a backstop to

backstop in British English
noun: a screen or fence to prevent balls leaving the playing area
verb: to provide support in an emergency

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