short field

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [shawrt feeld]
- /ʃɔrt fild/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [shawrt feeld]
- /ʃɔrt fild/

Definition of short field words

noun short field the area of the infield between third base and second, covered by the shortstop. 1

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Origin of short field

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1855-60

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Parts of speech for Short field

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short field popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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