field goal
Americannoun
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Football. a three-point goal made by place-kicking or drop-kicking the ball between the opponent's goalposts above the crossbar.
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Basketball. a goal made while the ball is in play.
noun
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basketball a goal scored while the ball is in normal play rather than from a free throw
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American football a score of three points made by kicking the ball through the opponent's goalposts above the crossbar
Etymology
Origin of field goal
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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That was plenty of time to kick the field goal, take the points, then lean on the defense to stop mistake-prone Darnold long enough to drive back downfield for the winning field goal.
From Los Angeles Times
And Denver could have used that calm on Sunday—they spent much of the second half down by only a field goal.
New England quarterback Drake Maye held firm after a shaky start, leading the Patriots upfield for the decisive field goal after rushing for a first-half touchdown.
From Barron's
New England's second-year quarterback Drake Maye punished the first by running in a touchdown in the second quarter and the Patriots edged in front with a field goal in the third.
From BBC
An attritional 18-play drive lasting nearly 10 minutes led to a field goal and slender lead for New England.
From Barron's
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