fieldsman

/'fi:ldə/ Cách viết khác : (fieldsman) /'fi:ldzmən/

Thân thiện

A fieldsman catches the ball near the boundary.

Definition

Noun: 1. A fielder in cricket: A player on the fielding side, positioned to stop the ball, catch it, or run out the batsman. This term is synonymous with "fielder" but is considered a more traditional or formal variant, particularly in historical contexts or certain regions.

Usage

The word "fieldsman" is used to refer to any player on the cricket team that is currently fielding. It describes their role and position on the field. * The fieldsman at slip took a brilliant catch to dismiss the batsman. * The captain positioned his fieldsmen strategically around the batsman. * A good fieldsman needs quick reflexes and a strong throwing arm.

Advanced Usage

• The plural form is fieldsmen.
• While "fieldsman" and "fielder" are interchangeable in cricket, "fielder" is the more common and modern term in general usage. "Fieldsman" can sometimes carry a slightly more traditional connotation.

Variants and Related Words

• Fielder (n.): The standard and more frequently used synonym for "fieldsman" in contemporary cricket commentary and writing.
• Fieldsmen (n., plural): The plural form of "fieldsman".

Synonyms

• Fielder

Antonyms

• Batsman
• Batter

Học thuật

Noun

1. a member of the cricket team that is fielding rather than batting

Từ đồng nghĩa

• fielder