defensive field

noun

A field set with fielders in positions designed to prevent runs rather than take wickets.

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Meanings

noundefensive field (plural defensive fields)

plural defensive fields

  1. ball gamesA field set with fielders in positions designed to prevent runs rather than take wickets.
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APA

defensive field. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/defensive%20field

MLA

“defensive field.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/defensive%20field. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “defensive field,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/defensive%20field.

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