Left Field (Noun)
Meaning 1
The fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is expected to field balls in the left third of the outfield (looking from home plate).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
The piece of ground in the outfield on the catcher's left; "the batter flied out to left".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The ball sailed over the left field wall for a home run.
- The left field line was where the foul pole stood, marking the edge of the playing field.
- The left fielder sprinted towards the gap to catch the fly ball.
- The batter hit a deep drive to left field, but the outfielder tracked it down.
- The left field corner was where the scoreboard was located, displaying the game's stats.