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outfield
noun out·field \-ˌfēld\
: the part of a baseball field that includes the area beyond the infield and between the foul lines
: the part of a cricket field that is away from the wickets
: the players who are positioned in the outfield
Full Definition of OUTFIELD
1
: the part of a baseball field beyond the infield and between the foul lines
2
: the baseball defensive positions comprising right field, center field, and left field; also : the players who occupy these positions
— out·field·er \-ˌfēl-dər\ noun
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First Known Use of OUTFIELD
1868
Rhymes with OUTFIELD
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OUTFIELD Defined for Kids
outfield
noun out·field \ˈau̇t-ˌfēld\
Definition of OUTFIELD for Kids
: the part of a baseball field beyond the infield and between the foul lines
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