fielding

[feel-ding] / ˈfil dɪŋ /

VERB

catch a hit or thrown object

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deflect handle pick up retrieve

STRONG

cover hold occupy patrol play return stop

WEAK

deal with turn aside

Antonyms

STRONG

abandon ignore

Example Sentences

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In 1957, Alfred W. Fielding and Marc Chavannes were trying to create a new kind of textured wallpaper by attaching two plastic sheets together, but pockets of air got stuck in between.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

As years went by, the company Fielding and Chavannes founded expanded its wrap options to include a variety of bubble sizes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Hundreds of commenters have already flooded the “r/CasualUK” Reddit thread, speculating on what Lawson might say on the show and how she’ll interact with her co-judge, Paul Hollywood, and hosts Noel Fielding and Allison Hammond.

From Salon • Jan. 27, 2026

Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding are the current Bake Off presenters, but Dame Prue has also appeared with previous hosts Sandi Toksvig and Matt Lucas.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

Fielding turned over and looked at him suspiciously.

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill