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"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 construction site had a safety backstop in place to catch any debris that might fall from the upper floors.

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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