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fielder

1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for fielder, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — In cricket or baseball, a player positioned to catch or stop the ball rather than bat.

Synonyms

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

fieldsman

How to use fielder

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

a quick fielder the fielder’s throw

Etymology

From "field" plus the agent suffix -er; the sporting sense dates to the early 1800s.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “fielder” mean?

The word “fielder” means in cricket or baseball, a player positioned to catch or stop the ball rather than bat. In plain terms, a player on defense whose job is to catch or retrieve the ball.

How do you use “fielder” in a sentence?

Here is “fielder” used in a sentence: “The fielder made a diving catch to end the inning.”

What part of speech is “fielder”?

“Fielder” is a noun.

Where does the word “fielder” come from?

The word “fielder” dates back to around 1800. From "field" plus the agent suffix -er; the sporting sense dates to the early 1800s.

Is “fielder” a common word?

“Fielder” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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