Infield ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Infield ( noun )

1. The area of a baseball or cricket field that is enclosed by the bases.
2. The area of a sports field that is closest to the opponents' goal or end zone.

Origin:

The word "infield" comes from the middle english word "infelde" meaning "open land near a settlement.".

Examples:

1. The shortstop made a diving catch in the infield to save the game.
2. The infield was too wet to play on, so the game was postponed.
3. The team's strategy was to focus on defense in the infield.
4. The infield was made of dirt, not grass.
5. The infield was where the majority of the action took place during the game.

(As a verb)

Infield ( verb )

1. The area of a baseball or cricket field that is enclosed by the bases.
2. The area of a sports field that is closest to the opponents' goal or end zone.

Origin:

The word "infield" comes from the middle english word "infelde" meaning "open land near a settlement.".

Examples:

1. The shortstop made a diving catch in the infield to save the game.
2. The infield was too wet to play on, so the game was postponed.
3. The team's strategy was to focus on defense in the infield.
4. The infield was made of dirt, not grass.
5. The infield was where the majority of the action took place during the game.