center field

/ˌˈsɛntər ˌˈfild/
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Definitions of center field
  1. noun
    the piece of ground in the outfield directly ahead of the catcher
    synonyms: center, centerfield
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    type of:
    parcel, parcel of land, piece of ground, piece of land, tract
    an extended area of land
  2. noun
    the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is expected to field balls in the central third of the outfield
    synonyms: centerfield
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    type of:
    position
    (in team sports) the role assigned to an individual player
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