1. the action of catching, stopping, or throwing a ball in baseball or cricket
Usage: sports
2. the players on a team who are positioned to catch or stop the ball
Usage: sports

1. to catch, stop, or throw a ball in baseball or cricket
Usage: sports
2. to deal with or respond to questions, requests, or problems

Examples

• The team’s fielding improved dramatically after practice.
• Good fielding is essential for winning baseball games.
• She was fielding ground balls during warm-up.
• The shortstop is fielding the ball cleanly today.
• The spokesperson was fielding questions from reporters.
• He spent the morning fielding phone calls from customers.
• The manager is fielding complaints about the new policy.