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center field
center fieldn. Baseball 1. The middle third of the outfield, behind second base.2. The position played by the center fielder.cen′ter field′ n. 1. the area of a baseball outfield beyond second base and between right field and left field. 2. the position of the player covering this area. [1855–60, Amer.] cen′ter field′er, n. ThesaurusNoun | 1. | center field - the piece of ground in the outfield directly ahead of the catcher; "he hit the ball to deep center"centerfield, centeroutfield - the area of a baseball playing field beyond the lines connecting the basesparcel of land, piece of ground, piece of land, tract, parcel - an extended area of land | | 2. | center field - the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is expected to field balls in the central third of the outfieldcenterfieldposition - (in team sports) the role assigned to an individual player; "what position does he play?"baseball team - a team that plays baseball |
center field
center field1. In baseball, the area of the field beyond second base and in the middle of the outfield. Primarily heard in US, South Africa. He hit the ball into center field—and right into the glove of the outfielder.2. In baseball, the position of a player who occupies and defends the center of the field. Primarily heard in US, South Africa. My goal is to be fast enough to play center field next year.3. A position between extremes or in line with what is generally accepted or understood. Often used with "left of" or "right of" (usually referring to political ideology) to indicate a more biased position. The president has been accused by both political parties of wanting to stay in center field on the issue of tax reform. Once I heard John's liberal ideas, I knew his beliefs were left of center field.See also: center, fieldAcronymsSee8center field
Synonyms for center fieldnoun the piece of ground in the outfield directly ahead of the catcherSynonymsRelated Words- outfield
- parcel of land
- piece of ground
- piece of land
- tract
- parcel
noun the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is expected to field balls in the central third of the outfieldSynonymsRelated Words |