What does "outfield" mean?
Outfield: A field beyond, or separated from, the inclosed land about the homestead; an uninclosed or unexplored tract. Also used figuratively. The great outfield of thought or fact. Trench.
Additional senses
- 2.(Baseball) The part of the field beyond the diamond, or infield. It is occupied by the fielders.
- 3.(Cricket) The part of the field farthest from the batsman.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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