Extra Point (Noun)
Meaning
In American football a point awarded for a successful place kick following a touchdown.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The team attempted to score an extra point after the touchdown but the kick was blocked by the opposing team's defense.
- The quarterback's touchdown pass was followed by a successful extra point, putting his team ahead by seven points.
- The kicker's extra point attempt sailed wide right, leaving the score tied at the end of the game.
- The coach decided to go for two points instead of attempting an extra point, but the conversion failed.
- The team's kicker was perfect on extra points all season, making 50 out of 50 attempts.