shortstop

American  

[shawrt-stop] / ˈʃɔrtˌstɒp /

noun

1. Baseball.

   1. Also called short.  the position of the player covering the area of the infield between second and third base.

   2. a fielder who covers this position.

2. Also called shortstop bath.  Photography. stop bath.

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shortstop British  

/ ˈʃɔːtˌstɒp /

noun

1. baseball

   1. the fielding position to the left of second base viewed from home plate

   2. the player at this position

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Etymology

Origin of shortstop

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45; short + stop

Example Sentences

LOYOLA: Freshman shortstop Brody Brooks is 6 feet 3, hero on El Segundo Little League team and ready to make immediate impact.

From Los Angeles Times

Even on the baseball diamond, where he played shortstop, his specialty was chasing down knocks over his head into the outfield.

From The Wall Street Journal

They are straight-A students and play shortstop and third base on the varsity baseball team.

From Los Angeles Times

She became a star shortstop at Oaks Christian High, where she was a two-time Marmonte League MVP and helped the Lions win three league titles.

From Los Angeles Times

Talya is a junior who has been the starting shortstop for the softball team since her freshman year.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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• stop
• suspend