cleared land; land suitable for tillage or pasture; cultivated ground; the open country.-a piece of land of considerable size; esp., a piece inclosed for tillage or pasture.-a place where a battle is fought; also, the battle itself.-an open space; an extent; an expanse.-any blank space or ground on which figures are drawn or projected.-the space covered by an optical instrument at one view.-the whole surface of an escutcheon; also, so much of it is shown unconcealed by the different bearings upon it. see illust. of fess, where the field is represented as gules (red), while the fess is argent (silver).-an unresticted or favorable opportunity for action, operation, or achievement; province; room.-a collective term for all the competitors in any outdoor contest or trial, or for all except the favorites in the betting.-that part of the grounds reserved for the players which is outside of the diamond; -- called also outfield.-to take the field.-to stand out in the field, ready to catch, stop, or throw the ball.-to catch, stop, throw, etc. (the ball), as a fielder.