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down⋅field

[doun-feeld]
–adverb, adjective Football.
past the line of scrimmage and at or toward the goal line of the defensive team: He sent his receivers downfield. Downfield blocking is important on passes.

Origin:
1940–45; down 1 + field
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down·field   (doun'fēld')   
adv.   & adj. Sports
To, into, or in the defensive team's end of the field.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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