Definition of Backstop
Backstop
back·stop
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
something that serves as a dependable source of support, a last resort, or an emergency precaution against loss or failure;
e.g. They installed these measures as a backstop in the event of another natural disaster.
(noun)
a structure that is placed behind or at the back of something in order to provide strength or support, act as a barrier, or prevent it from moving;
e.g. If the backstop breaks, the whole structure will collapse. The ball bounced off the backstop and fell back into the playing field.
(noun)
(baseball) a player who stands behind the batter to catch the ball if they miss;
e.g. The ball was too fast to hit, so the backstop caught it.
(verb)
to serve as a source of reinforcement or support for something, sometimes figuratively;
e.g. An additional fence was installed to backstop the security measures at the embassy.
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