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outfield

Syllabification: (out·field)
Pronunciation: /ˈoutˌfēld/
Definition of outfield

noun

  • 1the outer part of the field of play in various sports, in particular.
  • Baseball the grassy area beyond the infield.
  • Cricket the part of the field furthest from the wicket.
  • [treated as singular or plural] the players stationed in the outfield, collectively.
  • 2the outlying land of a farm.

Derivatives

outfielder

noun

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