field goal
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field goal
noun
1.
Football. a three-point goal made by place-kicking or drop-kicking the ball between the opponent's goalposts above the crossbar.
2.
Basketball. a goal made while the ball is in play.
Origin:
1890–95
1890–95
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| field goal | |
| —n | |
| 1. | basketball a goal scored while the ball is in normal play rather than from a free throw |
| 2. | American football a score of three points made by kicking the ball through the opponent's goalposts above the crossbar |
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Example sentences
After a field goal, the opponent of the scoring team shall designate which team will kick off.
Not a first down, not field position, not a field goal try.
Defensive teams must take a knee during all field goal attempts and make no attempt to block the kick.
Butler is perfect so far this season on all six field goal attempts and eight extra points.
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