noun

an area of open land, especially one planted with crops or pasture, typically bounded by hedges or fences.

a wheat field

meadow,pasture,paddock,green,pen,grassland,pastureland,sward,park,corral,bawn,glebe,lea,mead,greensward

verb

attempt to catch or stop the ball and return it after it has been hit by the batsman or batter, thereby preventing runs being scored or base runners advancing.

adjective

carried out or working in the natural environment, rather than in a laboratory or office.

field observations and interviews

practical,hands-on,applied,actual,active,experiential,empirical,in the field,non-theoretical,empiric