Shortstop Definition

shôrtstŏp
noun
The infielder who plays on the left side of the infield near second base and often covers second base.
Webster's New World
The defensive position played by this infielder.
Webster's New World
(figuratively) A nimble defender.
I'll play shortstop when we make our proposal.
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Noun

Singular:
shortstop
Plural:
shortstops

Shortstop Sentence Examples

  • They were on the same team, only Cummings rode the bench and Byrne was the star—he played shortstop.

  • They were on the same team, only Cummings rode the bench and Byrne was the star—he played shortstop.

  • Randy Byrne was in his usual place at shortstop, but the young man was much more subdued than the last time Dean had seen him play.

  • Taking place in 1890 Tokyo, Samurai Shortstop is a tale of going to a new school, trying to fit in and enduring humiliating hazing by some of the senior students.

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