outfield
outfield · outfields
The region of the field between the infield and the outer fenceThe region of the field between the infield and the outer fence.
US/ˈaʊtfild/
» I play outfield.
Meaning
5 sensesThe region of the field between the infield and the outer fence.
He hit a long fly ball to the outfield in the gap to left.
The region of the field roughly outside of the infield or the wicket-keeper, slips, gully, point, cover, mid off, mid on, midwicket and square leg.
The area outside a racetrack or running track.
(Scotland)Arable land continually cropped without being manured.
(Scotland)Any open field at a distance from the farmsteading.
More definitions
- the area of a baseball playing field beyond the lines connecting the bases
Examples
4 sentencesI play outfield.
He plays in the outfield today.
Tom hit the ball to the outfield.
The ball bounced off the bat and flew into the outfield.
Translations
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plural: outfieldsSynonyms
1 synonymsarea of a baseball field:backfield
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
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