centerfield

Thân thiện

The batter hit a long fly ball to centerfield.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is expected to field balls in the central third of the outfield: This refers to the defensive role or area of responsibility for a player stationed in the middle of the outfield.
   • The piece of ground in the outfield directly ahead of the catcher: This refers to the physical area of the playing field, the central region of the outfield.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Position):

  • She was assigned to play centerfield for the championship game.
  • The team needs a fast runner with a strong arm for centerfield.

• Noun (Area of the field):

  • The batter hit a long fly ball to deep centerfield.
  • The ball rolled all the way to the wall in centerfield.

Advanced Usage

• "to patrol centerfield": To cover the centerfield area defensively.
  • The veteran outfielder expertly patrolled centerfield, catching every ball hit his way.

Variants and Related Words

• Center fielder (n): The player who occupies the centerfield position.
  • The center fielder made an incredible diving catch.

Synonyms

• Mid-outfield: A less common term describing the central outfield area.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is expected to field balls in the central third of the outfield
2. the piece of ground in the outfield directly ahead of the catcher
   • he hit the ball to deep center

Từ đồng nghĩa

• center field
• center