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shortstop
noun short·stop \-ˌstäp\
baseball : the player who defends the area between second and third base
Full Definition of SHORTSTOP
1
: the player position in baseball for defending the infield area on the third-base side of second base
2
: the player stationed in the shortstop position
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First Known Use of SHORTSTOP
1857
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SHORTSTOP Defined for Kids
shortstop
noun short·stop \ˈshȯrt-ˌstäp\
Definition of SHORTSTOP for Kids
: a baseball infielder whose position is between second and third base
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