Third-man


noun
1.
Cricket.

the position of a fielder on the off side between slip and point.
the fielder occupying this position.

2.
Lacrosse.

the position of a player, first in the line of defense between center and goal.
the player occupying this position.

noun
1.
(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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