n. 1. 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. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
2. In rounders, the player who stands immediately behind the striking base. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
3. In cricket, the longstop; also, the wicket keeper. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]