Fielding

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Definition

  1. Proper noun:

    • Henry Fielding: An 18th-century English novelist and dramatist, best known for works such as Tom Jones and Joseph Andrews.

  2. Noun:

    • (In baseball or cricket): The action or skill of stopping, catching, or returning the ball while playing in a defensive position on the field.
Usage Examples

  • Proper noun:

    • Fielding is often credited with helping to develop the modern novel.
    • The works of Fielding are studied in many literature courses.

  • Noun:

    • His excellent fielding saved several runs for his team.
    • The coach emphasized the importance of good fielding during practice.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be strong on fielding": To have a good defensive ability in a sport like baseball or cricket.
    • Although their batting is average, the team is very strong on fielding.
Variants and Related Words
  • Fielder (n): A player who is positioned in the field to stop or catch the ball.
    • The fielder made a spectacular catch.
  • Field (v): To act as a fielder; to stop, catch, or return the ball. It can also mean to deal with or handle something (e.g., questions).
    • She fielded the ball cleanly.
    • The spokesperson fielded questions from reporters.
Synonyms
  • (For the noun): Defense, defensive play, catching, stopping.
  • (For the proper noun): The author, the novelist.
Related Phrases
  • Fielding average (n): A baseball statistic that measures a fielder's defensive performance.
    • The shortstop has a high fielding average this season.
  • Fielding position (n): A specific location on the field where a defensive player stands.
    • He was assigned a new fielding position for this game.
Noun
  1. English novelist and dramatist (1707-1754)
  2. (baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field

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