shortstop

English

Noun

Wikipedia shortstop (plural shortstops)

1. (baseball) The infield defensive player that stands between the second baseman and the third baseman.

   The shortstop ranged deep into the hole to make the stop.

2. (figuratively) A nimble defender.

   I'll play shortstop when we make our proposal.

See also

• catcher
• pitcher
• first baseman
• second baseman
• third baseman
• infielder
• outfielder

Anagrams

• stop short

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French

Etymology

Borrowed from English

Noun

shortstop m. (plural shortstops)

1. (baseball) shortstop