shortstop

Plural: shortstops

Noun

• (baseball) the person who plays the shortstop position
• the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed between second and third base
• The infield defensive player that stands between the second baseman and the third baseman.
• A nimble defender.
• A player who is short of money.

Verb

• Alternative form of short-stop (to play shortstop).
• Alternative form of short-stop (to cause to stop short).

Examples

• I'll play shortstop when we make our proposal.
• The shortstop ranged deep into the hole to make the stop.

Synonyms

short

Related Words

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