midfield
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English
Etymology
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈmɪd.fiːld/
Audio (Southern England): (file)
Noun
midfield (usually uncountable, plural midfields)
- (sports) The portion of a team which typically plays centrally, between the attack (or forwards) and the defence (or backs).
- 2011 November 12, “International friendly: England 1-0 Spain”, in BBC Sport[1]:
- England's win was built on industry and discipline, epitomised by the performances of Manchester City's Joleon Lescott in defence and Scott Parker in midfield.
- (sports) The middle of the field of play.
Translations
middle of the field
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