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The collective land areas that compose a larger area
Subjects referred to in speech or writing
Plural for 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.”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for 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) Plural for 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.”
Plural for a particular branch of study or sphere of activity or interest
“Through years of experience, Sammy had become extremely proficient in her chosen field.”
Plural for a expanse within which objects are visible from a particular viewpoint
“The field of lavender at the farm appears to stretch for miles.”
Plural for fighting or hostilities between opposing individuals, groups or nations
“Your courage and strength of character will be tested in the field.”
Plural for a location where aircraft are operated, usually having a runway and maintenance facilities
“The little field at Worsham has always had a dirt runway.”
Plural for a level area surrounded by seating, in which sports, entertainments, and other public events are held
Plural for an area or place where war or a battle is or was fought
Plural for a place where operations are managed
Plural for a range of different things
Plural for a large area of barren, typically uninhabited land
Plural for an area of land and its buildings, used for growing crops and rearing animals
Plural for an outdoor area containing one or more types of plants
Plural for an abundant source of something
Plural for a separate section or part of a structure or container
(computing, programming) Plural for a field, especially an input variable of a procedure definition
Plural for a continuous sequence of a particular situation or condition
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 energetically devote, or begin devoting, effort to something
To direct, handle, control, or be in charge of
To avoid, deflect, or ward off (an attack, a blow, an argument, etc)
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