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Third man

A fielding position on the off side, behind square, near the boundary; a fielder in that position

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    A fielding position on the off side, behind square, near the boundary; a fielder in that position

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covernounA lid.
mid offnoun(cricket) a fielding position, about 70° forward of square on the off side, between cover and the bowler's wicket
mid onnoun(cricket) a fielding position, about 70° forward of square on the leg side, between midwicket and the bowler's wicket; a fielder at this position
silly mid offnoun(cricket) a fielding position, on the off side, forward of the batsman's wicket, and very near the batsman; a fielder in this position
silly mid onnoun(cricket) a fielding position, on the leg side, forward of the batsman's wicket, and very near the batsman; a fielder in this position
outfieldsmannoun(cricket) A player in the outfield.
straight hitnoun(cricket) A fielding position close to the boundary directly behind the bowler; a fielder in this position.
long offnoun(cricket) a fielding position on the off side, about 70° forward of square, designed to prevent runs from drives or to catch lofted drives
fieldernoun(baseball, softball) A defensive player in the field.
deep midwicketnoun(cricket) A fielding position on the leg side, about 30° forward of square and near the boundary; a fielder in that position.
deep covernoun(cricket) a fielding position on the off side, about 30° forward of square and near the boundary; a fielder in that position.
pointnounA small dot or mark.
extra covernoun(cricket) A fielding position on the off side, about 45° forward of square, between cover and mid off.
midwicketnoun(cricket) A fielding position, about 40° forward of square on the leg side, between square leg and mid on.
gullynounA trench, ravine or narrow channel which was worn by water flow, especially on a hillside.
silly pointnoun(cricket) A fielding position, on the off side, square of the batsman's wicket, and very near the batsman; a fielder in this position.
fine legnoun(cricket, uncountable) A fielding position on the leg side, behind square and near the boundary.
deep pointnoun(cricket) A fielding position on the off side, square of the batsman's wicket and near the boundary
deep(of distance or position; also figurative) Extending, reaching or positioned far from a point of reference, especially downwards.
short legnoun(cricket, uncountable) A fielding position on the leg side, square of, and close to the batsman.

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