field goal (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈfiːld ˌɡoʊl/
Definition
A score in American or Canadian football achieved by kicking the ball over the crossbar and between the goalposts.
Examples
The team decided to attempt a field goal rather than going for a touchdown on fourth down.
He set a new league record by successfully kicking a sixty-yard field goal.
Missing that crucial field goal cost them a spot in the championship playoffs.
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