outfield
Pronunciation: /ˈaʊtfild/
The English word “outfield” has 6 meanings listed here.
noun
- The region of the field between the infield and the outer fence.
- The region of the field roughly outside of the infield or the wicket-keeper, slips, gully, point, cover, mid off, mid on, midwicket and square leg.
- The area outside a racetrack or running track.
- Arable land continually cropped without being manured.
- Any open field at a distance from the farmsteading.
verb
Etymology
From out- + field.
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