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Definition of Field
Pronunciation: fēld | n. | 1. | Cleared land; land suitable for tillage or pasture; cultivated ground; the open country. | | 2. | A piece of land of considerable size; esp., a piece inclosed for tillage or pasture. | | 3. | A place where a battle is fought; also, the battle itself. | | 4. | An open space; an extent; an expanse. | | 5. | (Her.) The whole surface of an escutcheon; also, so much of it is shown unconcealed by the different bearings upon it. See Illust. of Fess, where the field is represented as gules (red), while the fess is argent (silver). | | 6. | An unresticted or favorable opportunity for action, operation, or achievement; province; room. | | 7. | A collective term for all the competitors in any outdoor contest or trial, or for all except the favorites in the betting. | | 8. | (Baseball) That part of the grounds reserved for the players which is outside of the diamond; - called also outfield. | | v. i. | 1. | To take the field. | | 2. | (Ball Playing) To stand out in the field, ready to catch, stop, or throw the ball. | | v. t. | 1. | (Ball Playing) To catch, stop, throw, etc. (the ball), as a fielder. |
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