English Explanatory Dictionary

field goal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A kick of the ball through the uprights and over the crossbar (not after a touchdown). It scores 3 points.
  2. A shot that is scored while the ball is in play (i.e. not a free throw).
  3. A goal scored where a ball that is in play but on the ground is kicked through the uprights and over the crossbar.

Word forms

field goal field goals drop-kick field-goal

Translations

Finnish: kenttäpotkumaali Polish: strzał na bramkę
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