field goal
noun/ˈfiːld ɡəʊl/
/ˈfiːld ɡəʊl/
- (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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