fielder
nounUK /ˈfiːldə/
US /ˈfiːldər/
A fielder is a player who catches or stops the ball in a game like cricket or baseball.
The fielder caught the ball before it touched the ground.
SYNONYMS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. In cricket, a fielder is any player on the team that is not batting.
All the fielders moved closer to the batter.
3. In baseball, a fielder is a player who stands in the field to stop or catch hits.
The fielder threw the ball to first base.
4. A fielder can also mean someone who works in a field, like a farm worker.
The fielder worked all day in the wheat field.