broken-field
[broh-kuh n-feeld]
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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.
Origin of broken-field
An Americanism dating back to 1920–25
broken field
noun
Origin of broken field
An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900
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The left half, Cox, was a broken-field runner of renown as well as Claflin's best goal-kicker.
Left Guard GilbertRalph Henry Barbour