shortstop
/ʃɔɹt.stap/ noun C1- 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.
- A nimble defender. · I'll play shortstop when we make our proposal.
- A player who is short of money.
Plural shortstops
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