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left (1)
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left atrioventricular valve
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left field
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left field

left field


noun 
Definition:
 
1. section of outfield: in baseball, the part of the outfield that is to the batter's left

2. outfielder's position: in baseball, the position held by the player who is responsible for fielding balls that are hit to left field

3. very unusual position: a position that is so different from mainstream beliefs that it is not generally taken seriously ( informal )


out in left field in an erroneous or very unconventional position or state (informal)

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