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Definition of field goal noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

field goal

noun

/ˈfiːld ɡəʊl/

/ˈfiːld ɡəʊl/

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(in American football or rugby) a goal scored by kicking the ball over the bar of the goal
- Two field goals gave the Tigers an early lead.
- Bahr made his fifth field goal of the day.
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(in basketball) a goal scored by throwing the ball through the net during normal play

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