center field
See also: centerfield
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Noun
center field
- (baseball) The part of a baseball field which is beyond the infield and straight ahead left if you stand on home plate and face the pitcher.
- (baseball) The defensive position in the outfield in the middle, typically played by a player that can run fast.
- (idiomatic) A central role in some activity that requires speed.
- I'd be happy to play center field on this proposal. I can cover a lot of ground.
Derived terms
- center fielder
Anagrams
- centrefield