backstop

• Nom désignant une personne ou une chose qui sert de dernier recours, de soutien ou de mesure de sécurité, souvent utilisé dans un contexte sportif ou d'urgence.

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.

   Receveur (au baseball)

   • 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.

   Synonymescatcherreceiver

2. Baseball fence or screenB2formalamericansport

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

   Filet de protection derrière le marbre

   • 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.

   Mesure de secours / dispositif de sécurité

   • 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.

   Synonymesbackupcontingencyfallbackinsurancesafeguardsafety net

• Verbe signifiant apporter un soutien, une garantie ou une assurance à un processus, un système ou une personne, souvent dans un contexte financier, politique ou sportif.

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.

   Être receveur (au baseball)

   • 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.

   Synonymescatch

2. Provide emergency supportC1formal

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

   Servir de filet de sécurité

   • 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.

   Synonymesback upbolsterbuttressguaranteeinsureprotectsafeguardshore upsupportunderpin