field goal

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
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field goal
 
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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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