infield
Infield (noun) means In baseball, the diamond-shaped area bounded by home plate and the three bases. Example: “The shortstop fielded a sharp grounder in the infield.”
How to use infield
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe inner section of a baseball diamond or racetrack.
Word forms
more infield comparative, infielded past tense, infields plural, infields singular, most infield superlative
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The shortstop fielded a sharp grounder in the _____.
Etymology
From in- plus field.
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Rhymes for infield
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What does “infield” mean?
The word “infield” means in baseball, the diamond-shaped area bounded by home plate and the three bases. In plain terms, the inner section of a baseball diamond or racetrack.
How do you pronounce “infield”?
“Infield” is pronounced IHN-feeld (/ˈɪnfiːld/ in IPA).
How do you use “infield” in a sentence?
Here is “infield” used in a sentence: “The shortstop fielded a sharp grounder in the infield.”
What is the opposite of “infield”?
The opposite of “infield” — its antonyms — is outfield.
What part of speech is “infield”?
“Infield” is a noun.
How many meanings does “infield” have?
“Infield” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in baseball, the diamond-shaped area bounded by home plate and the three bases.