surveying, that wherein the angles, stations, distances, &c. are set down.

FIELD-Colours, in war, are small flags of about a foot and half square, which are carried along with the quarter-master general, for marking out the ground for the squadrons and battalions.

FIELD-Fowl, in ornithology. See TURDUS.

FIELD-Officers, in the art of war. See OFFICER.

FIELD-Pieces, small cannon, from three to twelve pounders, carried along with an army in the field.

FIELD-Staff, a weapon carried by the gunners, about the length of a halberd, with a spear at the end; having on each side ears screwed on, like the cock of a match-lock, where the gunners screw in lighted matches when