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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.
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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Word History and Origins
Origin of third man1
First recorded in 1870–75
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