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What is another word for fielders?

Pronunciation: [fˈiːldəz] (IPA)

Fielders are vital players in the game of cricket who are responsible for catching and fielding the ball. There are several synonyms for the word "fielders" such as "catcher", "outfielder", "infielder", "boundary fielder", "mid-on", "mid-off", "long-on" and "long-off". A catcher stands behind the wicket to catch any ball hit by the batsman. The outfielders are positioned away from the pitch to catch long hits. Infielders are positioned close to the batsman to stop the ball from passing them. Boundary fielders are stationed at the boundary line to stop the ball from going over. Mid-on, mid-off, long-on and long-off refer to specific positions on the field where fielders stand. These synonyms are crucial to understand the roles and positions of fielders in cricket.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Fielders

Then the fielders interposed.
"Liza of Lambeth"
W. Somerset Maugham
Mr. Benyon urged the fielders on.
"Amusement Only"
Richard Marsh
When our batsmen had got to the wickets it seemed as if the game would never begin, for Lambert took guard three times and looked round the ground so often to see where the fielders were placed that two or three of the Burtington men from sheer weariness began to turn somersaults.
"Godfrey Marten, Undergraduate"
Charles Turley

Famous quotes with Fielders

  • I figured that pitchers had a better chance of getting drafted than fielders, so I decided I should be a pitcher. But I never expected to be picked in the first round. I wasn't even sure I'd get picked at all.
    Dwight Gooden
  • Our fielders have to catch a lot of balls, or at least deflect them to someone who can.
    Dan Quisenberry

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