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Canadian football

American  

noun

  1. a game similar to American football but played on a field 165 yards by 65 yards (151 meters by 59 meters) by two teams of 12 players each.


Canadian football British  

noun

  1. a game resembling American football, played on a grass pitch between two teams of 12 players

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"Canada is often overlooked, we will be fine about that," Canadian football journalist Har Johal told BBC Sport.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Whether it’s for Osling’s favored Philadelphia Eagles or at a Canadian football game, Morrell will be in line to buy another game program.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2022

Fassel played college football before a brief career in the NFL and Canadian football.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 8, 2021

The N.F.L. has always felt free to cherry-pick elements from upstart competitors, like the A.F.L., the XFL, Canadian football or arena football.

From New York Times • Mar. 28, 2017

Victor Tedondo founded the Gridiron Academy in 2007 to help make those dreams a reality for Canadian football prospects.

From Washington Post • Sep. 15, 2016

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