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Rarefielded
The correct spelling is fielded.
How to pronounce fielded
verb
Say it like: Fee-lde-d
The correct spelling is fielded. To intercept or catch (a ball) and play it. For example: "The blue team are fielding first, while the reds are batting."
Usage Examples
“The blue team are fielding first, while the reds are batting.”
“The away team fielded two new players and the second-choice goalkeeper.”
“She will field questions immediately after her presentation.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To intercept or catch (a ball) and play it.
- 2.(and other batting sports) To be the team catching and throwing the ball, as opposed to hitting it.
- 3.To place (a team, its players, etc.) in a game.
- 4.To answer; to address.
- 5.To defeat.
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