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(1):

(n.) In baseball, a fence, prop. at least 90 feet behind the home base, to stop the balls that pass the catcher; also, the catcher himself.

(2):

(n.) In cricket, the longstop; also, the wicket keeper.

(3):

(n.) In rounders, the player who stands immediately behind the striking base.