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offense
[sostantivo]

(in sports) the players of a team who are trying to score against the rival team

offesa

offesa

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defense
[sostantivo]

(in sports) the players who try to not allow the opposing team to score; the position or role of these players on the field

difesa

difesa

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halfback
[sostantivo]

a versatile player in soccer or American football positioned between the forwards and defenders, responsible for both offensive and defensive duties

centromediano, mezzala

centromediano, mezzala

Ex: halfback needs to be agile and have good decision-making skills under pressure .
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reliever
[sostantivo]

a pitcher who comes into the game from the bullpen to replace another pitcher

rilievo, lanciatore di bullpens

rilievo, lanciatore di bullpens

Ex: The closer is their reliever for finishing games .
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middle reliever
[sostantivo]

(baseball) a pitcher who enters the game after the starting pitcher but before the closer

lanciatori di mezzo, rilasciatore intermedio

lanciatori di mezzo, rilasciatore intermedio

Ex: middle reliever warmed up quickly when the starter began to tire in the fifth inning .
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midfielder
[sostantivo]

a player who operates primarily in the central area of the field in sports like soccer or rugby, with both defensive and offensive roles

centrocampista, mediano

centrocampista, mediano

Ex: Midfielders often act as the link between the defense and the forwards .
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long reliever
[sostantivo]

(baseball) a pitcher who enters a game in relief of the starting pitcher and typically pitches multiple innings

lanciatore di lungo respiro, rilievo lungo

lanciatore di lungo respiro, rilievo lungo

Ex: The manager called on long reliever after the starter struggled in the third inning .
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setup man
[sostantivo]

(baseball) a relief pitcher who precedes the closer, usually pitching in the eighth inning to maintain the team's lead

lanciatore di preparazione, rilievo di preparazione

lanciatore di preparazione, rilievo di preparazione

Ex: In baseball , setup man's role is crucial in bridging the gap between the starting pitcher and the closer .
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a player in baseball, who excels in facing or pitching against left-handed opponents

specialista mancina, lanciatore mancino

specialista mancina, lanciatore mancino

Ex: His career flourished when he embraced his role as left-handed specialist in the later innings of games .
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swingman
[sostantivo]

a versatile player who can play effectively at multiple positions, typically in basketball or baseball

giocatore polivalente, giocatore versatile

giocatore polivalente, giocatore versatile

Ex: The team drafted a promising swingman known for his athleticism and scoring ability .
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bowler
[sostantivo]

(cricket) a player who throws the ball to the batsman

lanciatore

lanciatore

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wicket-keeper
[sostantivo]

(cricket) the player who stands behind the stumps to catch deliveries from the bowler and attempt to dismiss batsmen

portiere, guardia di ricezione

portiere, guardia di ricezione

Ex: wicket-keeper wears gloves and stands close to the stumps .
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fielder
[sostantivo]

a player on the cricket team who positions themselves strategically to stop or catch the ball hit by the batsman, aiming to dismiss them or prevent runs

Giocatore di campo, Difensore

Giocatore di campo, Difensore

Ex: Standing at fine leg , fielder's swift fielding prevented the ball from crossing the boundary .
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runner
[sostantivo]

a player who is currently advancing or attempting to advance along the bases after hitting the ball

corridore, corridore di base

corridore, corridore di base

Ex: runner rounded second base aggressively and headed for third .
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wide midfielder
[sostantivo]

a soccer player who operates primarily on the flanks of the field, contributing both defensively and offensively

esterno, centrocampista esterno

esterno, centrocampista esterno

Ex: In modern soccer tactics, the wide midfielder often plays a crucial role in providing width to the attack.
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punter
[sostantivo]

an American football player who specializes in punting the ball to the opposing team, usually on fourth down, to change field position

punter, calciatore di punizione

punter, calciatore di punizione

Ex: punter angled his kick toward the sideline to pin the opponents deep in their own territory .
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the palyer that is judged to be the most significant or useful in the team

giocatore di maggior valore, giocatore più prezioso

giocatore di maggior valore, giocatore più prezioso

Ex: The soccer goalkeeper was named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament after making a series of crucial saves and keeping clean sheets in several key matches.
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kicker
[sostantivo]

a player who specializes in kicking the ball, usually for field goals, extra points, and kickoffs

calciatore, calcio

calciatore, calcio

Ex: The kicker made his NFL debut with a successful 40-yard field goal .
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inherited runner
[sostantivo]

(baseball) a baserunner on base when a relief pitcher enters the game, with the responsibility of the previous pitcher

corridore ereditato, corridore in eredità

corridore ereditato, corridore in eredità

Ex: The relief pitcher successfully stranded all inherited runners last season.
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spinner
[sostantivo]

a player in cricket who specializes in bowling spin deliveries

spin bowler, lanciatore di spin

spin bowler, lanciatore di spin

Ex: The spinner announced his retirement after a successful career .
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opener
[sostantivo]

a player who starts a game or match

apri partita, giocatore d'apertura

apri partita, giocatore d'apertura

Ex: The basketball team's opener dominated the court with his impressive dribbling skills.
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wing back
[sostantivo]

a defensive player in sports, typically football or soccer, who plays as both a full back and a winger

terzino di ala, difensore laterale

terzino di ala, difensore laterale

Ex: wing back intercepted the pass and initiated a counterattack .
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defenseman
[sostantivo]

a player in sports such as hockey or soccer who primarily plays on the defensive end of the field or rink

difensore, difensore di hockey

difensore, difensore di hockey

Ex: defenseman's speed allows him to cover a lot of ground on the ice .
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taxi squad
[sostantivo]

a group of reserve players on a sports team who are available to be called up to the main roster as needed

squadra di riserva, squadra taxi

squadra di riserva, squadra taxi

Ex: Several athletes on taxi squad have already played at the college level and are eager for their pro debut .
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fielder
[sostantivo]

any player on the baseball defensive team who positions themselves in the field to catch or field the ball hit by the batter

giocatore di campo, difensore

giocatore di campo, difensore

Ex: fielder covered a lot of ground to catch the deep fly ball .
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runner
[sostantivo]

any player who is currently carrying the football during a play

portatore di palla, giocatore con la palla

portatore di palla, giocatore con la palla

Ex: After receiving a pitch from the quarterback , runner cut back across the field .
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captain
[sostantivo]

the player in charge of a sports team

capitano

capitano

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all-rounder
[sostantivo]

(cricket) a player skilled in both batting and bowling

tuttologo, giocatore completo

tuttologo, giocatore completo

Ex: It 's rare to find all-rounder who can consistently deliver with both bat and ball .
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hybrid player
[sostantivo]

a player who excels in multiple roles within their sport

giocatore ibrido, giocatore polivalente

giocatore ibrido, giocatore polivalente

Ex: The soccer team benefits from having hybrid players who can play midfield and defense interchangeably .
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lineman
[sostantivo]

an American football player who lines up in the line of scrimmage

giocatore della linea, lineman offensivo

giocatore della linea, lineman offensivo

Ex: Reacting swiftly to the play , the lineman's instincts make him a standout defender .
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utility player
[sostantivo]

a versatile player who can play multiple positions competently

giocatore polivalente, giocatore versatile

giocatore polivalente, giocatore versatile

Ex: Being utility player requires adaptability and a strong understanding of the game .
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opposite hitter
[sostantivo]

a volleyball player who primarily attacks from the right side of the court

attaccante opposto, schiacciatore opposto

attaccante opposto, schiacciatore opposto

Ex: opposite hitter adjusted her approach to counter the block .
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batsman
[sostantivo]

a baseball player from the batting team who takes their turn to bat and attempts to score runs by hitting the ball delivered by the bowler

battitore, giocatore di baseball

battitore, giocatore di baseball

Ex: batsman defended the ball well to avoid getting out .
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batswoman
[sostantivo]

a female cricket player who bats

battitrice, giocatrice di cricket

battitrice, giocatrice di cricket

Ex: As batswoman, she prefers to play aggressively .
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fireballer
[sostantivo]

a baseball pitcher who throws very fast pitches

lanciatori di fuoco, lanciatore di velocità

lanciatori di fuoco, lanciatore di velocità

Ex: The manager relied on fireballer to close out crucial games during the season .
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breakaway
[sostantivo]

(rugby) a player who breaks away from the opposing team's defense, often with the ball

breakaway, giocatore di sfondamento

breakaway, giocatore di sfondamento

Ex: breakaway seized the opportunity and dashed through the gap in the defense .
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wing forward
[sostantivo]

a player in rugby union positioned on the side of the scrum, primarily responsible for attacking and defending at the breakdown

ala avanzata, ala di mischia

ala avanzata, ala di mischia

Ex: In today 's match , wing forward played a pivotal role in defense .
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backstop
[sostantivo]

(baseball) the catcher, who stands behind home plate and is responsible for catching pitches, preventing passed balls, and managing the defense

ricevitore, catcher

ricevitore, catcher

Ex: backstop's leadership behind the plate helped guide the pitching staff through tough situations .
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hooker
[sostantivo]

a rugby player in the front row of the scrum who uses their feet to hook the ball back to their team

mediano di mischia, giocatore di mischia

mediano di mischia, giocatore di mischia

Ex: The coach emphasized the importance of hooker's role .
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starting pitcher
[sostantivo]

the baseball player who begins the game

lanciatore titolare, lanciatore di inizio

lanciatore titolare, lanciatore di inizio

Ex: starting pitcher kept the opposing team scoreless for five innings .
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prop
[sostantivo]

(rugby) a forward player who supports the scrum and is responsible for providing power and stability

pilone, pala

pilone, pala

Ex: The coach praised prop for his exceptional work in the front row .
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closer
[sostantivo]

a relief pitcher who is brought in to pitch the final innings, usually the ninth

salvatore, rilasciatore

salvatore, rilasciatore

Ex: She trains intensively to maintain her role as the closer.
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point forward
[sostantivo]

a forward in basketball who handles playmaking duties

punto avanti, playmaker

punto avanti, playmaker

Ex: Her versatility as point forward makes her a valuable asset .
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