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broken-field

[ broh-kuh n-feeld ]
/ ˈbroʊ kənˈfild /
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adjective Football.

performed, as by a ball-carrier, in a wide-open area covered by few defensive players, as opposed to the heavily trafficked area near the line of scrimmage.

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Nearby words

  1. broken twill weave,
  2. broken water,
  3. broken wind,
  4. broken-check,
  5. broken-down,
  6. broken-hearted,
  7. brokenhearted,
  8. brokenly,
  9. broker,
  10. broker-dealer

Origin of broken-field

An Americanism dating back to 1920–25

broken field

noun

open field.

Origin of broken field

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900
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Examples from the Web for broken-field

  • The left half, Cox, was a broken-field runner of renown as well as Claflin's best goal-kicker.

    Left Guard Gilbert|Ralph Henry Barbour