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misfield

Pronunciation: /mɪsˈfiːld/
Definition of misfield

verb

[with object]
  • (in cricket and rugby) field (a ball) badly or clumsily: he chucks it at McCallum, who misfields it

noun

Pronunciation: /also ˈmɪs-/
  • (in cricket and rugby) a failure to field a ball correctly: he was run out after attempting a quick single to a Warne misfield

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Definition of misfield in the US English dictionary
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