Field goal

noun

Word Frequency: 0.3

Definitions

1.nounWhen the ball is kicked through the uprights and over the crossbar (not after a touchdown) for 3 points.

"He kicked a 33 yard field goal just before the half."

2.nounA made shot that was not a free throw.

"He got six field goals in the first half, two from three-point land."

3.nounA goal scored where a ball that is in play but on the ground is kicked through the uprights and over the crossbar.

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