English Explanatory Dictionary

shortstop

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The infield defensive player that stands between the second baseman and the third baseman.
  2. A nimble defender.
  3. A player who is short of money.
verb
  1. Alternative form of short-stop (to play shortstop).
  2. Alternative form of short-stop (to cause to stop short).

Pronunciation

/ʃɔɹt.stap/ [ʃɔɹˀstap̥] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Zazollo-shortstop.wav

Word forms

shortstop shortstops shortstopping shortstopped

Etymology

From short + stop.

Related words

catcher pitcher first baseman second baseman third baseman infielder outfielder
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