drop goal

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noun

rugby a goal scored with a drop kick during the run of play

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Words nearby drop goal

drop foot, drop forge, drop forging, drop front, drop girt, drop goal, drop hammer, drop hand, drophead coupé, drop-in, drop-in centre

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So however detailed the statistics of the battlefield are, they cannot achieve the goal.
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So, as far as Mexican officials like Peña Nieto are concerned, the goal is to keep their countrymen here — and keep them happy.
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During an emergency that ratio could be allowed to drop to 8.5 people per orbit.
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But with the pipeline, transportation costs drop and production would be higher.
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The goal is to create a literary anatomy of the last century—or, to be precise, from 1900 to 2014.
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Before he could finish the sentence the Hole-keeper said snappishly, "Well, drop out again—quick!"
Davy and The Goblin|Charles E. Carryl
At a quarter past seven he took his leave and we let drop our anchor where we were, off Cape Tekke.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I|Ian Hamilton
Now and then he touched one with his long and sallow fingers, lifted its cover, then let it drop mechanically.
Bella Donna|Robert Hichens
In fact, on the palm a small drop of blood showed distinctly against the firm, pink flesh.
Uncanny Tales|Various
In fact, on the Professor's right hand there showed a drop of blood, perceptibly larger this time than before.
Uncanny Tales|Various

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