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3 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Backstop' in a Sentence

"A barrier, such as a wall or wire screen, designed to prevent a ball from going too far beyond the normal playing area." more

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The children played catch, making sure to use the backstop to keep the ball close.
The soccer goal had a backstop to prevent the ball from going out of bounds.
During the game, the softball rolled into the backstop, and everyone laughed.

Backstop

bak-stop
nounA barrier, such as a wall or wire screen, designed to prevent a ball from going too far beyond the normal playing area.

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Last Updated On: July 12, 2024
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