attacking field

noun

A field formation where more fielders are close to the pitch, allowing for easier catches at the risk of more runs to be scored by the other team.

Meanings

nounattacking field (plural attacking fields)

plural attacking fields

  1. ball gamesA field formation where more fielders are close to the pitch, allowing for easier catches at the risk of more runs to be scored by the other team.
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APA

attacking field. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/attacking%20field

MLA

“attacking field.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/attacking%20field. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “attacking field,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/attacking%20field.

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