Backstop Word Meaning

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

a thing placed at the rear of something as a barrier or support

Short Definition:

barrier or support at rear

Examples:

• pull back harder until you reach the backstop on the stick

Definition:

a high fence or similar structure behind the home plate area.

Short Definition:

high fence behind home plate area

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

support or reinforce

Short Definition:

support or reinforce

Examples:

• the founding banks were backstopping the loans

Definition:

act as backstop for.

Short Definition:

act as backstop for