fielder
/ˈfiːldər/ · field.ɚ
noun
- A player of the fielding side, whose task is to gather the ball after the batsman has hit it, to catch the batsman out, or to prevent him from scoring. The fielder sprinted towards the ball, ready to catch the fly.
noun
- A defensive player in the field. The team's fielder was positioned at shortstop to catch any ground balls.
noun
- A dog trained in pursuit of game in the field. The retriever was a skilled fielder, expertly chasing after the quail.
Did you know? The term 'fielder' is also used in the context of hunting, where a skilled dog is trained to retrieve game in the field, showcasing the versatility of the word.