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1. countable noun
In football, a field goal is a score of three points that is gained by kicking the ball through the opponent's goalposts above the crossbar.
Stoyanovich kicked a 52-yard field goal, placing it squarely between Miami's goalposts.
2. countable noun
In basketball, a field goal is a goal that is scored by throwing the ball through the basket during normal play.
field goal in British English
noun
1. basketball
a goal scored while the ball is in normal play rather than from a free throw
2. American football
a score of three points made by kicking the ball through the opponent's goalposts above the crossbar
field goal in American English
US
1. Basketball
a.
a shot, made while the ball is in play, that goes through the basket
b.
a score awarded for making such a shot
2. American Football
a goal kicked from the field, scoring three points
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