Field goal

Meaning

Noun

●

In Canadian football & Football (American):

A

of the

through the

and over the

(not after a

). It

3 points.

●

In Basketball:

A

that is

while the

is

(i.e. not a

throw).

●

In Rugby:

A

where a

that is

but

is

through the

and over the crossbar.

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