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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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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| covernoun | A 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. |
| pointnoun | A 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. |
| gullynoun | A 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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