Backstop and Scaffold

Backstop

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

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

Scaffold

Scaffold noun - A temporary arrangement erected around a building for convenience of workers.
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Backstop and scaffold are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backstop" instead a noun "Scaffold".

Nearby Words: scaffolding, scaffolded
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