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BACKSTOPS

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Backstops.

Backstops - as a noun

(baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
catcher14

(baseball) a fence or screen (as behind home plate) to prevent the ball from traveling out of the playing field

A precaution in case of an emergency

Example: "He acted as a backstop in case anything went wrong"

Backstops - as a verb

Act as a backstop

Example Sentences

"The company has implemented strict backstops to prevent fraud."
"The government has set up financial backstops to protect the economy."
"The purpose of the backstops is to prevent foul balls from injuring spectators."
"The baseball field had multiple backstops to cover different playing areas."
"The backstops in the soccer field were damaged during the storm."
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Word Game Points

Is BACKSTOPS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, backstops is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BACKSTOPS has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is BACKSTOPS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, backstops is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BACKSTOPS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is BACKSTOPS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, backstops is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BACKSTOPS has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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