1. A player in the field (as opposed to batting or pitching) in cricket or baseball.
Usage: Common in cricket; less common in baseball, where 'fielder' is preferred.

Examples

• The fieldsman caught the ball near the boundary.
• In cricket, each fieldsman has a specific position and role.
• The captain positioned his fieldsmen strategically around the ground.
• A skilled fieldsman must have quick reflexes and good hand-eye coordination.
• The fieldsman threw the ball back to the bowler with precision.