What does backstop mean?
Definitions for backstop
ˈbækˌstɒpback·stop
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Princeton's WordNet
catcher, backstopnoun
(baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher
backstopnoun
(baseball) a fence or screen (as behind home plate) to prevent the ball from traveling out of the playing field
backstopverb
a precaution in case of an emergency
"he acted as a backstop in case anything went wrong"
backstopverb
act as a backstop
Wiktionary
backstopnoun
A device that prevents railroad cars from rolling off a railroad track.
backstopnoun
A wall behind home plate.
backstopnoun
A catcher; the position of catcher
backstopverb
To serve as backstop for.
backstopverb
To bolster.
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backstop
A backstop is a support or precautionary measure that is placed to prevent, stop, or limit any negative impacts, losses or failures. It can refer to physical barriers or systems used in sports to stop balls from going out of play, or to financial, legal or political safeguards designed to prevent worst-case scenarios. The exact definition can vary based on the context in which it is used.
Anagrams for backstop »
stopback
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of backstop in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of backstop in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
Examples of backstop in a Sentence
The Fed backstop and the report of the U.S. Navy shooting down an Iranian drone are providing a modicum of support for oil markets amidst a very bearish landscape.
If we could get the prime minister's deal over the line because the EU have decided to support measures on the backstop then that would be the best possible outcome.
The EU 27 will not reopen the withdrawal agreement; we cannot accept a time limit to the backstop or a unilateral exit clause, we are listening and working with the UK government ... for an orderly withdrawal of the UK from the EU on March 29.
If there are alternatives to the backstop that do the same job, well then let's hear them. And if we can work out a deal on that basis, so be it. But it's got to be credible.
We know that there are misgivings in Britain that the backstop could keep Britain forever connected to the EU, this is not the case. And we are ready to give further guarantees, assurances and clarifications that the backstop should only be temporary.
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