Backstop and Handcuff

Backstop

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

Handcuff and backstop are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Handcuff" instead a noun "Backstop".

Handcuff

Handcuff noun - Shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs.

Backstop and handcuff are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backstop" instead a noun "Handcuff".

Nearby Words: handcuffed, handcuffing
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