BACKSTOP

backstop

Noun

  1. A device that prevents railroad cars from rolling off a railroad track.
  2. A wall behind home plate.
  3. A catcher; the position of catcher

Verb

  1. To serve as backstop for.
  2. To bolster, support.


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