third man

noun

1. Cricket.

   1. the position of a fielder on the off side between slip and point.

   2. the fielder occupying this position.

2. Lacrosse.

   1. the position of a player, first in the line of defense between center and goal.

   2. the player occupying this position.

third man

noun

1. cricket

   1. a fielding position on the off side near the boundary behind the batsman's wicket

   2. a fielder in this position

Word History and Origins

Origin of third man¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

The prosecution said they planned attacks with a third man called Farouk who they thought shared their extremist views.

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Mr Sandhu said they believed they were planning their attacks with a third man called Farouk who they thought shared their extremist views.

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A third man, a 29-year-old Indian national, has since been charged with the same offences.

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"The third man later presented himself at hospital with an injury that may have been sustained as officers stopped the attacker", the force added.

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A third man tried to intervene and was thrown over the railing onto the concrete steps below.

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