field goal

/F IY1 L D G OW1 L/

noun

1
When the ball is kicked through the uprights and over the crossbar (not after a touchdown) for 3 points.
“He kicked a 33 yard field goal just before the half.”
2
A made shot that was not a free throw.
“He got six field goals in the first half, two from three-point land.”
3
A goal scored where a ball that is in play but on the ground is kicked through the uprights and over the crossbar.

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