third man
noun
Cricket.
the position of a fielder on the off side between slip and point.
the fielder occupying this position.
Lacrosse.
the position of a player, first in the line of defense between center and goal.
the player occupying this position.
Origin of third man
1First recorded in 1870–75
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British Dictionary definitions for third man
third man
noun
cricket
a fielding position on the off side near the boundary behind the batsman's wicket
a fielder in this position
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