Definition of "outfield" in Englisch

noun

1. (baseball, softball) The region of the field between the infield and the outer fence.

   • He hit a long fly ball to the outfield in the gap to left.

2. (cricket) The region of the field roughly outside of the infield or the wicket-keeper, slips, gully, point, cover, mid off, mid on, midwicket and square leg.

3. The area outside a racetrack or running track.

4. (Scotland, agriculture) Arable land continually cropped without being manured.

5. (Scotland, agriculture) Any open field at a distance from the farmsteading.

verb

1. (baseball, cricket) To perform better in defense (fielding).