fieldsman
Catches and throws
A fieldsman is a player positioned in the field in cricket, responsible for catching, stopping, and returning the ball.
The term is essentially synonymous with fielder, though fieldsman sounds slightly more formal or traditional.
The fieldsman took a diving catch at mid-wicket.
Minor error or misstep
- gullyChannel carved by flowing water
- coverProtect by overlaying
- pointExact location or meaning
- midwicketCricket fielding position
longstop · boundary · wicketkeeper · catching · diving · throwing · runout · stumping
Infield position, number six
- centerfielderMiddle outfield defender
- leftfielderBaseball outfield position
- rightfielderBaseball corner position
- basemanPlayer guarding a bag
glove · catch · flyball · shagging · throwing · relay · cutoff · backup
Carefully attentive, observant
- alertWarning or watchfulness
- positionedSet in location
- readySuitable for use now
- anticipatingExpecting something to happen
tracking · focused · sharp-eyed · keen-eyed · observant · attentive · reactive · poised
slip
Minor error or misstep
midwicket · longstop · boundary · wicketkeeper · catching · diving · throwing · runout · stumping · backup
shortstop
Infield position, number six
- centerfielderMiddle outfield defender
- leftfielderBaseball outfield position
- rightfielderBaseball corner position
baseman · glove · catch · flyball · shagging · throwing · relay · cutoff · backup · positioned
watchful
Carefully attentive, observant
- alertWarning or watchfulness
- positionedSet in location
- readySuitable for use now
anticipating · tracking · focused · sharp-eyed · keen-eyed · observant · attentive · reactive · poised · stationed
fieldsmanbowler
Pin-toppling player
batsman · batter · wicket-keeper · keeper · fast bowler
man, fields, field, mankind, manhood, fielder, fielded, fielding, midfielder