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Look up backstop in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Backstop may refer to: Backstop (baseball), a screen behind a field's home plate Catcher, a defensive
Backstop
Geology term
In geology, a backstop is the region of forearcs that has much higher shear strength and yield strength than other overriding material closer to the oceanic
Backstop_(geology)
Defunct Brexit proposal of 2018
The Irish backstop (formally called the "Northern Ireland Protocol") was a proposed protocol to a draft Brexit withdrawal agreement that never came into
Irish_backstop
Specialized facility designed for firearms practice
indoor ranges consist of firing lines/lanes, targets and a bullet trap/"backstop" (which prevents stray shots and overpenetrations). Design considerations
Shooting_range
Effect on Ireland's UK/EU border
Agreement which replaced the backstop with a new protocol on Northern Ireland/Republic of Ireland. The key differences with the backstop are: A unilateral exit
Brexit_and_the_Irish_border
Japanese/Canadian television series
Landmine (replacing Ward Perry), Scott McNeil as the voices of Snarl and Backstop, Brian Dobson reprising the role of Red Alert, Richard Newman as the voice
Transformers:_Cybertron
1992 UN military plan in Croatia
Operation Backstop was a United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) military plan designed to guard a portion of the United Nations Protected Areas (UNPAs)
Operation_Backstop
Theory in resource economics
Backstop resources theory states that as a heavily used limited resource becomes expensive, alternative resources will become cheap by comparison, therefore
Backstop_resources
Part of the Brexit withdrawal agreement
2018 The Protocol replaced the Irish backstop, the rejected first attempt to resolve the trilemma. The "backstop" (also formally called the Northern Ireland
Northern_Ireland_Protocol
2020 EU–UK agreement for implementing Brexit
trade deal between the EU and UK. On the Irish border question, the Irish backstop was appended to the agreement. This set out a fall-back position should
Brexit_withdrawal_agreement
Australian actor
Bat-Hound in Krypto the Superdog, Voltar in League of Super Evil, Jetfire, Backstop, Strongarm, Snarl and Omega Surpreme in The Unicron Trilogy, Rattrap, Waspinator
Scott_McNeil
Field on which baseball is played
of white rubber that is set at ground level. In most MLB stadiums, the backstop is at least 60 feet behind home plate and is composed of a lower solid
Baseball_field
pole, partial roof uplift on a metal building, and a baseball pitching backstop that was thrown about 250 feet (76 m) into a chain-link fence. EF0 NE of
List of United States tornadoes from January to March 2026
List_of_United_States_tornadoes_from_January_to_March_2026
Basketball phenomenon
specification backstop, including high school and college sanctioning bodies. For example, the Euroleague bylaws require a specification backstop from Spalding
Backboard_shattering
U.S. minor league baseball park in West Sacramento, California
size Left: 330 ft (100 m) Center: 403 ft (123 m) Right: 325 ft (99 m) Backstop: 58 ft (18 m) Public transit Sacramento Valley Station 7th & Capitol (southbound)
Sutter_Health_Park
British politician (born 1967)
to the Brexit Next Steps motion, which called for "the Northern Ireland backstop to be replaced with alternative arrangements to avoid a hard border, supports
Graham_Brady
Multipurpose sports stadium in Detroit
(134 m) Right-center field – 370 ft (113 m) Right field – 325 ft (99 m) Backstop – 66 ft (20 m) Construction Groundbreaking April 13th, 2016 Opened March
Corner_Ballpark
Irish former politician (born 1972)
with Andrew Marr, said the Irish backstop in the Brexit withdrawal agreement will not be changed. He said the backstop was already a pragmatic compromise
Simon_Coveney
Political party in Northern Ireland
June 2017. "Irish backstop". Belfasttelegraph. Archived from the original on 26 April 2019. Retrieved 17 June 2019. Irish backstop is ‘toxic,’ would ‘break
Democratic_Unionist_Party
Baseball rules applying to the field of play
cameras attached to the facing of the backstop screen are considered part of the screen. A batted ball striking the backstop camera is considered a dead ball
Ground_rules
Baseball stadium in Rancho Cucamonga, California
Field - 401 ft Right-Center Power Alley - 373 ft Right Field - 330 ft Backstop - 50 ft Construction Groundbreaking November 14, 1991 Opened April 3, 1993
Morongo_Field
NHL postseason tournament
assists in game one while goaltender Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves to backstop the Maple Leafs to a 6–2 victory. In game two, the Senators came back from
2025_Stanley_Cup_playoffs
American spy action television series
"A Myth" 2:22 12. "Backstory" 2:48 13. "Backwoods Kidnapping" 1:45 14. "Backstop" 2:20 15. "It's Time" 2:12 16. "Exceedingly Untrustworthy" 3:44 17. "Message
Citadel_(TV_series)
in a run. Runners in scoring position. Another term for catcher. Also backstop, signal caller. The 162-game schedule that all Major League Baseball teams
Glossary_of_baseball_terms
Fretless zither played via a system of metal hammers
could not read standard notation. A rectangular piece of metal provides a backstop for the spring steel hammers, displays the name Marxophone and the patent
Marxophone
Baseball venue in Bakersfield, California
size Left Field: 328 feet Center Field: 354 feet Right Field: 328 feet Backstop: 50 feet Construction Groundbreaking December 3, 1940 Opened April 22,
Sam_Lynn_Ballpark
troops on the ground, but also stated that the US would have to provide a "backstop" to European security guarantees. 20 United States Washington, D.C. 27
List of international prime ministerial trips made by Keir Starmer
List_of_international_prime_ministerial_trips_made_by_Keir_Starmer
trade under rules set by the World Trade Organization (WTO). Backstop See Irish backstop Blind Brexit A scenario where the UK leaves the EU without clarity
Glossary_of_Brexit_terms
Softball stadium in New Zealand
feet (76 m) Center field — 250 feet (76 m) Right field — 250 feet (76 m) Backstop — 25 feet (8 m) Construction Opened 2013; 13 years ago (2013) Construction
Rosedale_Park,_New_Zealand
Baseball park in Arlington, Texas
407 ft (124 m) Right center: 374 ft (114 m) Right field: 326 ft (99 m) Backstop: 42 ft (13 m) Acreage 270 Construction Groundbreaking September 28, 2017 (2017-09-28)
Globe_Life_Field
American baseball player (born 2001)
Mark (July 8, 2024). "No. 11 prospect owes Futures Game nod to Braves' backstops". MLB.com. Retrieved July 9, 2024. Anderson, R.J. (June 9, 2025). "Braves'
Drake_Baldwin
British investment manager (born 1957)
encouraged his wife to seek changes to the deal by removing the Irish backstop, in order for it to be approved by parliament with the support of the DUP
Philip_May
Concept on the quality and availability of freshwater resources
sources are considered "backstop" energy options for unsustainable fossil fuels. Similarly, Gleick and Palaniappan defined "backstop water sources" to be
Peak_water
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2019 to 2022
government pushed the EU for further delays. He advocated removing the backstop from any Brexit deal. On 25 and 26 August, he announced plans to retain
Boris_Johnson
Political pressure group
election Withdrawal agreement Brexit divorce bill Fish for finance Irish backstop No-deal Brexit Northern Ireland Protocol Northern Ireland Protocol Bill
European_Movement_in_Scotland
Rimfire ammunition
noisier than the .22 BB Cap, and penetrating much deeper, requiring a backstop as strong as for the .22 Short, thereby negating the CB Cap's advantages
.22_CB
Convergent plate boundary along the eastern margin of the Lesser Antilles island arc
being subducted under the Caribbean plate. Deep structure of an island arc backstop, Lesser Antilles subduction zone, Christeson et al, (2003) Journal of Geophysical
Lesser Antilles subduction zone
Lesser_Antilles_subduction_zone
American baseball player (born 1955)
threw a pitch that sailed upward onto the screen above and behind the backstop. Partly due to this, he did not make the major leagues for good until 1979
Len_Barker
Latvian comedian
his stand-up routine at many high brow events, including Never Mind the Backstop at Camden Comedy Club in 2019 and at Leicester Square's "Not-So-New Comedian
Gatis_Kandis
Economic union and policies
SRF. Implementing concrete steps towards the common backstop to the SRF: An ultimate common backstop should also be established to the SRF, for the purpose
Economic and Monetary Union of the European Union
Economic_and_Monetary_Union_of_the_European_Union
Intergovernmental financial organization
instrument only will be needed as an "ultimate backstop" for the most extreme cases where the primary backstop funds are found to be insufficient. Distribution
European_Stability_Mechanism
Stadium in Redding, California
major upgrade and face lift. The field was re-sodded, the backstop was moved up, new backstop nets were installed, new stadium seats from the former Travis
Tiger Field (baseball stadium)
Tiger_Field_(baseball_stadium)
$30 million deal (ABC bought them from SJL for $120 million in 1995 as a backstop to ward off a possible CBS affiliation on WXYZ-TV/Detroit before a long-term
2014_in_American_television
Piece of sports equipment for modern pentathlon, laser-run and triathle competitions
participants. They can also be used in more places since the requirements for a backstop are not as strict except for laser eye safety. Regulation varies between
Laser_pistol_(sport)
Guitar series
In the USA S models, they installed a counter-tension system called the Backstop in the springs cavity, a device that helped keep the guitar in tune after
Ibanez_S
Baseball park in Cincinnati, Ohio
404 ft (123 m) Right-Center – 370 ft (110 m) Right Field – 325 ft (99 m) Backstop – 55 ft (17 m) Public transit Connector at The Banks Metro, TANK Red Bike
Great_American_Ball_Park
Baseball player who can hit both left- and right-handed
Protested game Strike zone Suspended game Unwritten rules Ballpark/field Backstop Baseball diamond Batter's box Batter's eye Bullpen Dugout Foul pole Foul
Switch_hitter
Baseball stadium in Newark, Delaware, US
playing surface It also added heated dugouts, new stadium fencing and backstop area, a three tunnel batting cage, a new scoreboard, and improved bullpens
Bob_Hannah_Stadium
Neighborhood in Baltimore
Avenue, the field features a synthetic turf diamond, dugouts, bleachers, a backstop, and a digital scoreboard. It serves as the home field for the James Mosher
Bridgeview/Greenlawn, Baltimore
Bridgeview/Greenlawn,_Baltimore
Swedish financial services company
allowing the firm to acquire non-performing loan portfolios without standard backstop capital deduction restrictions. List of banks in Belgium List of banks
Hoist_Finance
Political association which developed from the British Empire
2026). "The Commonwealth: a ceremonial relic that could be a supply-chain backstop". The Strategist. Retrieved 4 May 2026. "Commonwealth Secretariat – Valletta
Commonwealth_of_Nations
Tactic in baseball
Protested game Strike zone Suspended game Unwritten rules Ballpark/field Backstop Baseball diamond Batter's box Batter's eye Bullpen Dugout Foul pole Foul
Intentional_balk
Baseball stadium in Boston, Massachusetts, USA (1901-12)
(194 m) (1908) Right Field – 280 feet (85 m) (1901), 320 feet (98 m) (1908) Backstop – 60 feet (18 m) Construction Groundbreaking March 9, 1901 Opened May 8
Huntington_Avenue_Grounds
Canadian ice hockey player
Philadelphia Flyers organization nearly his entire professional career, helping backstop the Philadelphia Phantoms to two Calder Cup championships and playing in
Neil_Little
Baseball stadium in Miami, Florida
Miami's area code. Aquatic home plate backstop: (2012–2020) Dual bulletproof aquariums served as a home-plate backstop. They were built on each side of home
LoanDepot_Park
U.S. dollars held in banks outside the U.S.
collapse of Franklin National Bank, 10 central banks worldwide agreed to backstop the eurodollar market to prevent a run. By the mid-1980s, there were more
Eurodollar
10 shutouts as a rookie, earning him the nickname "Mr. Zero". He would backstop the Boston Bruins to two Stanley Cup championships and was inducted into
Ice_hockey_in_Minnesota
Canadian ice hockey player (born 1998)
Hockey News. Sports Illustrated. Retrieved February 5, 2021. "WJC: Hart backstops Canada to gold medal". nhl.com. National Hockey League. Philadelphia Flyers
Carter_Hart
MLB and NFL stadium in St. Louis, Missouri (1966–2005)
414 ft (126 m) Right-Center – 386 ft (118 m) Right Field – 330 ft (101 m) Backstop – 64 ft (20 m) 1996 Left Field – 330 ft (101 m) Left-Center – 372 ft (113 m)
Busch_Memorial_Stadium
Canadian politician
small and medium businesses in provinces where the federal carbon pricing backstop applied. The budget also increased the lifetime capital gains tax exemption
Rechie_Valdez
Less-lethal projectile
suitably protected live targets. Rubber bullets, if used with a suitable backstop, can be recovered undamaged after firing, and reused many times. Bean bag
Rubber_bullet
Canadian ice hockey player (born 2000)
November 21, 2025. MacDonald, Glenn (January 22, 2023). "UNB goalie Woodland backstops Canadian women's hockey team in golden performance at FISU Games". PNI
Kendra_Woodland
2024 film by Francis Ford Coppola
distribution veteran suggested that "If [Coppola] is willing to put up the P&A or backstop the spend, I think there would be a lot more interested parties". Coppola's
Megalopolis_(film)
Sailing race competition
the match to be made by negotiation and mutual consent, but provides a backstop in the event agreement is not reached. The first valid challenge that is
America's_Cup
Baseball stadium in Adelanto, California, U.S.
size Left Field: 340 feet Center Field: 401 feet Right Field: 340 feet Backstop: 50 feet Construction Groundbreaking October 1990 Opened April 23, 1991
Adelanto_Stadium
British pro-European Union advocacy group for young people
election Withdrawal agreement Brexit divorce bill Fish for finance Irish backstop No-deal Brexit Northern Ireland Protocol Northern Ireland Protocol Bill
Our_Future_Our_Choice
Baseball stadium in Cleveland, Ohio
(125 m) Right-center – 375 feet (114 m) Right field – 325 feet (99 m) Backstop – 60 feet (18 m) Fence height Left field – 19 feet (6 m) Center and right
Progressive_Field
Product made of wood slivers cut from logs
archery backstop, comparable to how a straw bale would be used for the same purpose. If protected from the elements, a wood wool archery backstop can last
Wood_wool
US infantry unit (1940–46; 1951-2021)
December 2008, the Marines of India Company provided security for Operation Backstop — protecting large British logistics convoy that moved equipment and supplies
3rd_Battalion,_8th_Marines
British journalist (born 1975)
ISBN 9780008215156. Shipman, Tim (25 April 2024). No Way Out: Brexit: from the Backstop to Boris. William Collins. ISBN 978-0-00-830894-0. Shipman, Tim (20 June
Tim_Shipman
2023 agreement between the EU and UK
election Withdrawal agreement Brexit divorce bill Fish for finance Irish backstop No-deal Brexit Northern Ireland Protocol Northern Ireland Protocol Bill
Windsor_Framework
Baseball stadium in Buffalo, New York
(123 m) Right-center field: 367 ft (112 m) Right field: 325 ft (99 m) Backstop: 55 ft (17 m) Acreage 13 acres (5.3 ha) Public transit Buffalo–Exchange
Sahlen_Field
Township in Pennsylvania, US
and four electrical outlets on the posts of the pavilion. There is a backstop for Tee-ball or wiffle ball as well as playground equipment. Coopersmith
West Goshen Township, Pennsylvania
West_Goshen_Township,_Pennsylvania
Volcanic arc that forms the eastern boundary of the Caribbean Plate
1016/S0012-8252(99)00069-0. Christeson et al. (2003) Deep structure of an island arc backstop, Lesser Antilles subduction zone Archived 2012-09-27 at the Wayback Machine
Lesser_Antilles_Volcanic_Arc
Stadium in California, United States
feet (120 m) Right-center: 370 feet (110 m) Right field: 319 feet (97 m) Backstop: 30 feet (9.1 m) Construction Groundbreaking 1954 Opened April 15, 1955
John_Thurman_Field
High amount of value outside a military, in strategy studies concerning targeting
precision counterforce, analysts note that countervalue remains the ultimate backstop. According to the 2024 Report on the Nuclear Employment Strategy, U.S.
Countervalue
Form of bowling
"pit" area for the felled pins and balls to fall into. A heavy rubber backstop, faced with a black curtain, catches the flying pins and balls so they
Candlepin_bowling
Season of television series
enough to punch through the target board and leave a mark on its plywood backstop. Adam researched a method for accelerating the ball by placing it in a
MythBusters_(2014_season)
United States historic place
the parking area and driveway system, a fence, ticket booth and canopy, backstop and light screen. It also includes lighting and signage, including the
Capri_Drive-In_Theater
American baseball player (1887–1951)
purchased Agnew from the St. Louis Browns. Serving as the backup to regular backstop Pinch Thomas, Agnew hit .209 (14-for-67) with 7 RBI in 40 games. During
Sam_Agnew
American baseball player (born 1999)
2023. Retrieved July 28, 2023. Beck, Jason. "Bucs moving Davis back to backstop: 'We believe he can catch'". MLB.com. Retrieved March 9, 2026. "How Henry
Henry_Davis_(baseball)
American baseball player and coach, basketball coach (1919–2016)
April 2012, Lee Pfund Stadium – outfitted with lights, new dugouts, a new backstop, and artificial turf – opened in Carol Stream, Illinois, where it is the
Lee_Pfund
stream. In the late 1990s and into the 21st century, the dugout, the backstops behind home plate, and anywhere else that might be seen by a camera, became
History of baseball in the United States
History_of_baseball_in_the_United_States
American baseball player and manager (1900–1972)
Baseball Reference. Retrieved February 12, 2011. William, McNeil (2006). Backstop: a history of the catcher and a sabermetric ranking of 50 all-time greats
Gabby_Hartnett
European Union reform political campaigning group
election Withdrawal agreement Brexit divorce bill Fish for finance Irish backstop No-deal Brexit Northern Ireland Protocol Northern Ireland Protocol Bill
Another_Europe_Is_Possible
Revolver
marketed as “The Authentic Colt Blackpowder Series.” Barrels, cylinders, and backstops were rough-cast in Italy by Uberti. They were finished at Iver Johnson
Colt_Walker
Ice hockey team in Montreal, Quebec
March 27, 2011. Montreal wins Clarkson Cup. March 28, 2011. St-Pierre backstops Montreal to Clarkson Cup title in CBC news, March 27, 2011. Montreal Stars
Les_Canadiennes_de_Montréal
American baseball player (born 1961)
pitcher Randy Johnson. Johnson's first pitch flew over Kruk's head to the backstop, leading Kruk to feign heart palpitations and remark, "That boy throws
John_Kruk
Motion of no confidence in the government of Theresa May
control over its borders because its inclusion of a proposal for an Irish backstop, which would allow for the possibility of Northern Ireland remaining within
2019 vote of confidence in the May ministry
2019_vote_of_confidence_in_the_May_ministry
United States legislation enacted in 2002
President George W. Bush on November 26, 2002. The Act created a federal "backstop" for insurance claims related to acts of terrorism. The Act "provides for
Terrorism_Risk_Insurance_Act
Overview of and topical guide to baseball
Protested game Strike zone Suspended game Unwritten rules Ballpark/field Backstop Baseball diamond Batter's box Batter's eye Bullpen Dugout Foul pole Foul
Outline_of_baseball
Major League Baseball team season
land veteran backstop Grandal on 1-year deal". MLB.com. February 14, 2024. Retrieved February 19, 2024. "Pirates land veteran backstop Grandal on 1-year
2024 Pittsburgh Pirates season
2024_Pittsburgh_Pirates_season
Catholic college in Chicago, Illinois, US
Memorial Field located on its Chicago campus. The field recently updated its backstop and dugouts with brick and added additional bleachers for spectators; along
Saint_Xavier_University
Military unit
begin with he moved the 183rd and the Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade to backstop 22nd Army which had been badly weakened in previous fighting, with some
183rd_Rifle_Division
Canadian law
equivalent and established emission caps under the act. A federally-managed backstop system under GHGPPA applies in provinces or territories that do not have
Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act
Greenhouse_Gas_Pollution_Pricing_Act
U.S. federal government business loan program
Retrieved August 5, 2020. Cheung, Brian (April 6, 2020). "Federal Reserve to backstop Paycheck Protection Program loans". Yahoo Finance. "PPP forgiveness Rules
Paycheck_Protection_Program
American baseball park
520' Deepest center field corner: 550' (1915), 401' (1942), 390' (1943) Backstop: 75' (1915), 60' (1936) "1948 Boston Braves Statistics". Baseball-Reference
Braves_Field
American media executive (born 1983)
Maher approved and announced a new editing group for NPR, called "the Backstop", which caused internal anxiety. Numerous employees expressed concern that
Katherine_Maher
Equipment that protects the shin from injury
Protested game Strike zone Suspended game Unwritten rules Ballpark/field Backstop Baseball diamond Batter's box Batter's eye Bullpen Dugout Foul pole Foul
Shin_guard
Former stadium in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
392 ft (119 m) Right Field – 362 ft (110 m) Right Line – 315 ft (96 m) Backstop – 60 ft (18 m) Construction Groundbreaking October 19, 1950 Opened April
Milwaukee_County_Stadium
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Boy/Male
Arabic
Servant of the patient one.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Calm, Composure, Self-posses
Female
Greek
(Φοίβη) Greek name PHOIBE means "shining one." In mythology, this is the name of a Titan goddess of bright intellect.
Female
Turkish
Turkish form of Hebrew Miryam, MERYEM means "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion."Â
Boy/Male
Swedish
Young.
Female
Italian
Feminine form of Italian Floriano, FLORIANA means "flower."
Boy/Male
Tamil
Tej i am
Boy/Male
Arabic, Hindu, Indian, Muslim
Priest
Girl/Female
Hindu
The earth
Boy/Male
German, Parsi, Turkish
Little; Part
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