Backstop Synonyms

băkstŏp
That which surrounds an enclosure
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. screen
  2. net
  3. barrier
  4. milldam
(baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. catcher

Words Related to Backstop

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. fence
  2. handhold
  3. back-stop

Backstop Sentence Examples

  • Airguns can be used in the garden providing a safe backstop is used to stop pellets leaving the premises.

  • You should make sure that you have a suitable backstop behind your target.

  • This has occurred despite the fact that in many instances the ASA has no legal backstop.

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