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field goal
noun
American football : a score of three points made by kicking the ball between the goalposts
Full Definition of FIELD GOAL
1
: a score of three points in football made by drop-kicking or place-kicking the ball over the crossbar from ordinary play
2
: a goal in basketball made while the ball is in play
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First Known Use of FIELD GOAL
1902
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field goal
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Definition of FIELD GOAL for Kids
: a score in football made by kicking the ball between the goalposts
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