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An area of open land, especially one planted with crops or pasture
“We'll forget the sun, in his jealous sky, as we lie in a field of gold.”
A general area of land
“The travelers and townsmen had begun walking as soon as they heard the chatter of the drums in the festival field.”
A place or piece of land where events are held, especially sports
“There were many talented and skillful athletes on the field.”
(uncountable mass noun) All the participants in a contest or sport
“By the time the rest of the field got underway, Regazzoni's Ferrari was already in a clear lead.”
A particular branch of study or sphere of activity or interest
“Through years of experience, Sammy had become extremely proficient in her chosen field.”
A expanse within which objects are visible from a particular viewpoint
“The field of lavender at the farm appears to stretch for miles.”
Fighting or hostilities between opposing individuals, groups or nations
“Your courage and strength of character will be tested in the field.”
A location where aircraft are operated, usually having a runway and maintenance facilities
“The little field at Worsham has always had a dirt runway.”
An area or place where war or a battle is or was fought
A place where operations are managed
A subject matter or general area of interest
A range of different things
A large area of barren, typically uninhabited land
An area of land and its buildings, used for growing crops and rearing animals
Ground owned as property
Knowledge in a particular field or domain
An outdoor area containing one or more types of plants
An abundant source of something
A separate section or part of a structure or container
(computing, programming) A field, especially an input variable of a procedure definition
The lifestyle or means by which one makes a living
A continuous sequence of a particular situation or condition
A body of knowledge acquired while being educated
To deal with (something), usually skillfully or efficiently
“He would field a barrage of tough questions from the rabid reporters while keeping his cool.”
To catch or stop (the ball) and return it
“The outfielders take fly balls first, then we infielders field ground balls.”
To send out (a team or individual) to play in a game
“Despite a raft of injuries, the Bills should still be able to field a competitive team.”
To deploy (an army)
“The enemy can still field an army twice our combined strength.”
To wield or make use of
To direct, handle, control, or be in charge of
To avoid, deflect, or ward off (an attack, a blow, an argument, etc)
Carried out or working in the natural environment
“We have field evidence that clearly proves the hypothesis.”
(of military equipment) Light and mobile for use on a campaign
“No one said anything about armored personnel carriers organic to the armored field artillery units.”
Situated in or designed to be used in the open air or outside
Relating to observation, especially scientific observation
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