misfield

/ˈmɪsfiːld/

Etymology

The verb is derived from mis- (prefix meaning ‘badly; wrongly’) + field (verb). The noun is derived from the verb.

noun

A failure to field (“catch or intercept and play”) a ball properly.

verb

To field (“catch or intercept and play”) (a ball) clumsily or ineptly; in cricket this can result in the batsman scoring another run.
To field a ball clumsily or ineptly.