brickfielder

/ˈbrɪkfɪldər/

Definitions

1. noun

A fielder in cricket, positioned near the boundary, whose role is to catch or throw the ball back onto the field when a boundary is hit.

“The skilled brickfielder managed to catch the ball and prevent the six.”

Synonyms

  • boundary fielder
  • deep fielder

Antonyms

  • innings fielder
  • short fielder