Backstop Definition & Meaning
backstop
- noun
- (baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher
- (baseball) a fence or screen (as behind home plate) to prevent the ball from traveling out of the playing field
- a precaution in case of an emergency; "he acted as a backstop in case anything went wrong"
- verb
- act as a backstop
"Backstop" in song lyrics
See how backstop is used in real songs:
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"I'm catching all you foul ballers like a backstop"
7L & Esoteric — Def Rhymes -
"Or pitch over the backstop"
Living Legends — Flawless
Words that rhyme with backstop
Usage tips for "backstop"
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