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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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  1. (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.
    Topics Sports: ball and racket sportsc2
  2. (in basketball) a goal scored by throwing the ball through the net during normal play
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