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fielding

 

[ ˈfiːldɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

sports term

Fielding refers to the act of catching, stopping, or throwing a ball in sports, primarily in cricket and baseball. It involves defensive skills used to prevent the opposing team from scoring. Fielders are responsible for fielding the ball after it is hit and attempting to get the batter or runners out.

Synonyms

catching, stopping, throwing

Examples of usage

  • The team's fielding improved dramatically during the season.
  • He made an exceptional catch in the outfield, showcasing his fielding skills.
  • Good fielding can often lead to winning games by stopping runs.
Context #2 | Verb

sports action

Fielding as a verb refers to the action of playing or performing the role of a fielder in sports, specifically in catching, stopping, or throwing the ball. It is essential for defensive plays and team strategy in games like cricket and baseball.

Synonyms

catch, intercept, stop

Examples of usage

  • She was fielding beautifully during the match.
  • The player is fielding at shortstop today.
  • They have been fielding since morning, practicing their defensive skills.

Translations

Translations of the word "fielding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 campo

🇮🇳 क्षेत्ररक्षण

🇩🇪 Feldspiel

🇮🇩 penjagaan

🇺🇦 польова діяльність

🇵🇱 gry w polu

🇯🇵 フィールディング

🇫🇷 champ

🇪🇸 campo

🇹🇷 saha

🇰🇷 필딩

🇸🇦 الملعب

🇨🇿 pole

🇸🇰 pole

🇨🇳 场地

🇸🇮 igrišče

🇮🇸 völlur

🇰🇿 алаң

🇬🇪 მინდორი

🇦🇿 sahə

🇲🇽 campo

Etymology

The term 'fielding' originates from the Old English word 'fēaldan', which means to cover or to enclose, tied into the context of agriculture as well as playing fields. It became particularly associated with defensive plays in sports such as cricket, which evolved in England during the 16th century. As cricket spread and baseball emerged, the role of the fielder became distinct, leading to the specific term 'fielding' to denote the actions and responsibilities of players in the defensive positions. Over time, the meaning of fielding has expanded to include skillful techniques in catching and stopping a ball, making it a central part of many sports narratives.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,991, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.