Fielder: meaning, definitions and examples

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fielder

[ หˆfiหldษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

cricket

A fielder is a player in the sport of cricket who is fielding, or preventing the ball from reaching the boundary or the batsman. Fielders are positioned around the field to catch the ball, stop runs, and dismiss batsmen.

Synonyms

catcher, fielding player, outfielder.

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Word Description / Examples
fielder

This term is a general reference to any player positioned in the field in both cricket and baseball.

  • A skilled fielder can make a significant difference in a gameโ€™s outcome.
  • He was renowned as one of the best fielders in the league.
fielding player

Typically used in cricket to refer to any player who is involved in fielding, distinguishing them from the bowler or wicketkeeper. Less commonly used in baseball.

  • The fielding player positioned himself near the boundary.
  • All fielding players must stay alert throughout the game.
outfielder

Refers specifically to a player in baseball or softball who plays in the outfield, the grassy area beyond the infield.

  • The outfielder caught a fly ball deep in the center field.
  • Our team needs a strong outfielder to cover more ground.
catcher

This is specifically used to describe a player who crouches behind home plate in baseball and catches pitches that the batter doesn't hit.

  • The catcher communicated with the pitcher using hand signals.
  • Our team's catcher is known for his quick reflexes.

Examples of usage

  • The fielder took a brilliant catch to dismiss the batsman.
  • The fielder saved four runs with a diving stop.

Translations

Translations of the word "fielder" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น campista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅ€เคฒเฅเคกเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Feldspieler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemain lapangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะปัŒะพะฒะธะน ะณั€ะฐะฒะตั†ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zawodnik w polu

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚ฃใƒผใƒซใƒ€ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท joueur de champ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ jugador de campo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท saha oyuncusu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•„๋”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุงุนุจ ู…ูŠุฏุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hrรกฤ v poli

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hrรกฤ v poli

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้‡Žๆ‰‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ igralec na terenu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vallarleikmaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปะฐาฃ ะพะนั‹ะฝัˆั‹ัั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜แƒก แƒ›แƒแƒ—แƒแƒ›แƒแƒจแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sahษ™ oyunรงusu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ jugador de campo

Etymology

The term 'fielder' originated in the sport of cricket, which dates back to the 16th century in England. Fielders play a crucial role in the game by stopping runs, taking catches, and helping their team dismiss the opposition. Over time, the term has also been adopted in other sports such as baseball and softball to refer to players who defend against the opposing team's offense.

See also: field, fields, fieldworker, outfielder.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,013 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.