BACKSTOP

n.

3 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
n.

In baseball, a fence, prop. at least 90 feet behind the home base, to stop the balls that pass the catcher; also, the catcher himself.

2.
n.

In rounders, the player who stands immediately behind the striking base.

3.
n.

In cricket, the longstop; also, the wicket keeper.


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