"center field" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: en-au-center field.ogg [Australia]
Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} center field
  1. (baseball) The part of a baseball field which is beyond the infield and straight ahead left if you stand on home plate and face the pitcher. Categories (topical): Baseball Derived forms: center fielder
    Sense id: en-center_field-en-noun-iX3OElKE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 65 17 18 Topics: ball-games, baseball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
  2. (baseball) The defensive position in the outfield in the middle, typically played by a player that can run fast. Categories (topical): Baseball
    Sense id: en-center_field-en-noun-uokaJGf4 Topics: ball-games, baseball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
  3. (idiomatic) A central role in some activity that requires speed. Tags: idiomatic
    Sense id: en-center_field-en-noun-GORK1OYH

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