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Definition of back stop in English English dictionary

backstop
To serve as backstop for
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A device that prevents railroad cars from rolling off a railroad track
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A wall behind home plate
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A catcher; the position of catcher
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To bolster
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The tall, wide fence or net located behind the catcher's box In Major League Baseball, the backstop is located at least 60 feet away from home plate, but this distance varies in baseball on other levels The backstop separates foul territory from territory that is out of play, stops balls that go behind the catcher's box, and protects fans watching the game from behind home plate
backstop
In baseball, a fence, prop
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at least 90 feet behind the home base, to stop the balls that pass the catcher; also, the catcher himself
backstop
(baseball) a fence or screen (as behind home plate)
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A Wooden wall with a fence over it that is behind homebase in a baseball game
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{i} wall or some type of barrier which keeps a ball from going outside of an area of play; catcher (Baseball)
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act as a backstop
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A device incorporated into the conveyor drive train that prevents belt roll-back in the event of power loss
backstop
In rounders, the player who stands immediately behind the striking base
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A mechanical device for preventing a loaded, inclined conveyor or elevator belt from running backwards after the belt has been stopped
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A fence, wall, or other boundary behind the end of the court that retains balls within a limited area
backstop
Fence or wall behind home plate
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To provide that last-resort support or security For example, in a rights offering you might hear: ABC Company will provide a 100% backstop of up to $100 million for any unsubscribed portion of the rights offering
backstop
(baseball) a fence or screen (as behind home plate) act as a backstop
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A device that prevents locomotive cars from rolling off a railroad track
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In cricket, the longstop; also, the wicket keeper
back stop

    Turkish pronunciation

    bäk stäp

    Pronunciation

    /ˈbak ˈstäp/ /ˈbæk ˈstɑːp/

    Etymology

    [ 'bak ] (noun.) before 12th century. Middle English, from Old English bæc; akin to Old High German bah back.
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