backstop [noun]

Definition of backstop:

(baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher

Synonyms of backstop:

● Catcher

● Support

● Fence

● Sustain

● Hold up

● Champion

● Barrier

● Security net

● Side

● Bear


Opposite/Antonyms of backstop:

● Impose sanctions

● Impose restrictions

● Impose limitations

● Impose constraints

● Opening


Sentence/Example of backstop:

Teaching is always sitting there as a backstop, and so if it doesn't work, its not a crisis.