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infield

Syllabification: (in·field)
Pronunciation: /ˈinˌfēld/
Definition of infield

noun

  • 1the inner part of the field of play in various sports, in particular.
  • Baseball the area within and near the four bases.
  • Cricket the part of the field closer to the wicket.
  • the players stationed in the infield, collectively.
  • 2British the land around or near a farmstead, especially arable land.

adverb

  • into or toward the inner part of the field of play.

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