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Backstop
01
a precaution in case of an emergency
02
(baseball) the fence or wall behind home plate that stops wild pitches and protects spectators
Example
The ball bounced off the backstop after the wild pitch.
They installed a new backstop to improve safety.
He retrieved the ball quickly after it hit the backstop.
03
(baseball) the catcher, who stands behind home plate and is responsible for catching pitches, preventing passed balls, and managing the defense
Example
With runners on base, the backstop signaled to the infield for defensive positioning.
The backstop 's leadership behind the plate helped guide the pitching staff through tough situations.
The opposing team 's strategy was to test the backstop 's ability to throw out baserunners.
to backstop
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act as a backstop
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