backstop

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona o cosa que sirve como última línea de defensa, apoyo o medida de seguridad, frecuentemente en contextos deportivos o de emergencia.

A noun referring to a person or thing that serves as a last line of defense, support, or safety measure, often used in sports or emergency contexts.

1. Baseball catcherB2formalamericansport

   The player positioned behind home plate who catches pitches thrown by the pitcher.

   Receptor (béisbol)

   • The backstop caught the wild pitch and threw it to second base.
   • He has been the team's primary backstop for three seasons.
   • A good backstop must have quick reflexes and a strong arm.

   Sinónimoscatcherreceiver

2. Baseball fence or screenB2formalamericansport

   A fence or screen placed behind home plate to prevent the ball from leaving the playing field.

   Valla o pantalla tras el plato de home

   • The ball hit the backstop and bounced back onto the field.
   • The stadium installed a new backstop before the season started.
   • Foul balls often end up hitting the backstop.

3. Emergency precautionC1formal

   A measure or plan put in place to provide support or protection in case of an emergency or failure.

   Medida de respaldo

   • The government created a financial backstop to stabilize the economy.
   • We need a backstop in case the primary system fails.
   • The agreement includes a backstop clause to prevent a no-deal scenario.

   Sinónimosbackupcontingencyfallbackinsurancesafeguardsafety net

• Verbo que significa brindar apoyo, respaldo o garantía a un proceso, sistema o persona, a menudo en contextos financieros, políticos o deportivos.

A verb meaning to provide support, reinforcement, or a safety net for a process, system, or person, often in financial, political, or sports contexts.

1. Act as a catcher in baseballB2formalamericansport

   To play the position of catcher in baseball, positioned behind home plate to catch pitches.

   Actuar como receptor en el béisbol

   • He backstopped the team for three seasons.
   • The rookie was asked to backstop in the final game.
   • She backstopped the pitcher perfectly during the match.

   Sinónimoscatch

2. Provide emergency supportC1formal

   To act as a precaution or safety net in case something goes wrong.

   respaldar como medida de seguridad

   • The government agreed to backstop the loan program.
   • We need a plan to backstop the project if funding falls through.
   • The insurance policy backstops any major financial losses.

   Sinónimosback upbolsterbuttressguaranteeinsureprotectsafeguardshore upsupportunderpin