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たって跳ね返った。
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.
部隊のバックストップとして後方支援にあたる。
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.
社長のバックストップとして、副社長が重要な役割を果たしている。
As the president's lieutenant, the vice president plays an important role.