Phrase guide

field event

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An athletics discipline that takes place on the field, such as hammer throw, shot put or high jump.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: athletics, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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noun

Meaning 2

a competition that takes place on a field rather than on a running track

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: match

Narrower terms: high jump, long jump, broad jump, pole vault, pole vaulting, pole jump, pole jumping, shot put, hammer throw, discus, javelin

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