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circus save

circus save n. a spectacular or unorthodox sports move that prevents an opponent from scoring. Editorial Note: This is related to circus catch, which Paul Dickson, with Barry Popik’s help, traced back to 1886 in his 1999 New Dickson Baseball Dictionary. Also related is circus play, which Dickson dates to 1885. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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