Backstop and Quay

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

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

Quay noun - A structure used by boats and ships for taking on or landing cargo and passengers.

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Backstop and quay are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backstop" instead a noun "Quay".

Nearby Words: quayside, quayage

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