1Athletics a person who officiates at field events.
2Amer. Football a judge positioned on the sideline approx. 20 yards downfield of the line of scrimmage, with various responsibilities including monitoring the play clock and ruling on interference and the legality of catches.
Origin
Mid 19th century.
Definition of field judge in US English:
field judge
noun
1Athletics a person who officiates at field events.
2Amer. Football a judge positioned on the sideline approx. 20 yards downfield of the line of scrimmage, with various responsibilities including monitoring the play clock and ruling on interference and the legality of catches.