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mid-off

/ˌmɪd ˈɒf/

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noun

/ˌmɪd ˈɒf/C1formalsport
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее позицию игрока в крикете, которая находится ближе всего к боулеру на стороне офф (внешней стороне) поля.

A noun referring to the fielding position in cricket that is closest to the bowler on the off side of the pitch.

  1. C1formalsport

    The fielding position in cricket closest to the bowler on the off side, used to stop runs and catch balls.

    ruПозиция в крикете

    • The captain placed a fielder at mid-off to prevent easy singles.
    • He hit the ball straight to mid-off and was caught out.
    • Mid-off is a crucial position for saving runs in the early overs.
Forms
  • mid-offs plural form
  • mid-offs' possessive plural form
  • mid-off's possessive singular form