バックストップ

noun

backstop (baseball)

Baseball term for the fence or net behind home plate that stops wild pitches and foul balls.

See also: バックネット

• バックストップにボールが当あたって跳はね返かえった。

  The ball hit the backstop and bounced back.

noun

rear protection; safeguard at the back

General term for something that provides protection or support from behind, often used in military or organizational contexts.

• 部ぶ隊たいのバックストップとして後こう方ほう支し援えんにあたる。

  They provide rear support as the unit's backstop.

noun

assistant; lieutenant; right-hand person

Refers to a trusted deputy or second-in-command who supports a leader, often in business or political settings.

• 社しゃ長ちょうのバックストップとして、副ふく社しゃ長ちょうが重じゅう要ような役やく割わりを果はたしている。

  As the president's lieutenant, the vice president plays an important role.