fielder
noun/ˈfiːldər/
Frequency rank: #10,719 most common English word
Meaning
a player positioned in the field to catch or stop the ball in baseball or cricket.
Example sentence
The ball flew past the fielder and rolled to the edge of the outfield.
Synonyms & related words
- outfielder
- infielder
- defender
- player
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