shortstop

About 0.30 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun 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. noun A nimble defender.

   I'll play shortstop when we make our proposal.

3. noun A player who is short of money.
4. verb Alternative form of short-stop (to play shortstop).
5. verb Alternative form of short-stop (to cause to stop short).

Similar words

short fielding blocker ranger guerrilla guerilla block short stop second baseman third baseman

Often followed by

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Word family

shortstops