backstop
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British pronunciation
/bˈækstɒp/

Définition et Signification de "backstop"

Backstop
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sauvegarde, filet de sécurité

a precaution in case of an emergency
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mur d'arrêt, pare-balle

(baseball) the fence or wall behind home plate that stops wild pitches and protects spectators
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He retrieved the ball quickly after it hit the backstop.
The ball bounced off the backstop after the wild pitch.
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receveur, gardien de but

(baseball) the catcher, who stands behind home plate and is responsible for catching pitches, preventing passed balls, and managing the defense
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The opposing team 's strategy was to test the backstop's ability to throw out baserunners.
With runners on base, the backstop signaled to the infield for defensive positioning.
to backstop
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servir de soutien, servir de recours

act as a backstop
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