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Definition field in American English

field verb

verb
/fild/
1

to be the team that throws and tries to catch the ball during a game while members of the other team try to hit it. The other team bats.

Synonyms and related words
blank block bobble
1.1

to catch or pick up a ball that has been hit and throw it back

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strike at kick play
2

to use a person or group of people as your team, representatives, or army

Example

The U.S. is fielding an impressive team for tomorrow's game.

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employ appoint take on
3

to deal with something such as a question or a telephone call, especially a difficult one

Example

The Senator fielded questions from reporters outside her home this morning.

Definition field in American English

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