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infield
[ in-feeld ]
/ ˈɪnˌfild /
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noun
Baseball.
- the diamond.
- the positions played by the first baseman, second baseman, third baseman, and shortstop, taken collectively.
- the infielders considered as a group (contrasted with outfield).
Track, Horse Racing. the area enclosed by a track.
Agriculture.
- the part of the land of a farm nearest the farmhouse.
- land regularly tilled.Compare outfield (def. 3).
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Words nearby infield
infeudation, infibulate, infibulation, infidel, infidelity, infield, infielder, infield hit, infield out, infighting, infill
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British Dictionary definitions for infield
infield
/ (ˈɪnˌfiːld) /
noun
baseball
- the area of the playing field enclosed by the base lines and extending beyond them towards the outfield
- the positions of the first baseman, second baseman, shortstop, third baseman, and sometimes the pitcher, collectivelyCompare outfield
agriculture
- the part of a farm nearest to the farm buildings
- land from which crops are regularly taken
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