: the area of a baseball field enclosed by the three bases and home plate
b
: the defensive positions comprising first base, second base, shortstop, and third base
also: the players who play these positions
2
: the area enclosed by a racetrack or running track
3
: a field near a farmhouse
Example Sentences
He threw the ball across the infield. The team has one of the best infields in the league.
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