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centerfield

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The central part of the outfield

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: ball-games, baseball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is expected to field balls in the central third of the outfield

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: center field

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: position

3

noun

Meaning 3

the piece of ground in the outfield directly ahead of the catcher

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • he hit the ball to deep center

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: center field, center

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: tract, piece of land, piece of ground, parcel of land, parcel

History

Etymology

From center + field.