shortstop

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Word parts[change]

short + stop

Noun[change]

Singular
shortstop

Plural
shortstops

  1. (countable) (baseball) A shortstop is the infield defensive player that stands between the second and the third base.
  2. (countable) (gambling) A shortstop is a player who is short of money.
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