backstop meaning and definition

BACKSTOP noun

Definition of backstop (noun)

1. (baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher
   • synonyms: catcher
2. (baseball) a fence or screen (as behind home plate) to prevent the ball from traveling out of the playing field
3. a precaution in case of an emergency
   • "he acted as a backstop in case anything went wrong"

BACKSTOP verb

Definition of backstop (verb)

1. act as a backstop