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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun In women's lacrosse, the most forward-playing defensive player, whose primary responsibility is to mark the third home.

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  • noun cricket a fielding position on the off side, behind square, near the boundary; a fielder in that position

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