field goal

/ˌfil(d) ˈgoʊl/
/fild gəʊl/
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Other forms: field goals

Definitions of field goal
  1. noun
    a score in American football; a score made by kicking the ball between the opponents' goal posts
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    type of:
    score
    the act of scoring in a game or sport
  2. noun
    a score in basketball made by throwing the ball through the hoop
    synonyms: basket
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    type of:
    score
    the act of scoring in a game or sport
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