Field Goal (Noun)
Meaning 1
A score in American football; a score made by kicking the ball between the opponents' goal posts.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The kicker lined up for the field goal attempt, hoping to give his team the lead with just seconds left on the clock.
- The crowd erupted in cheers as the ball sailed through the uprights, securing a crucial field goal for the home team.
- With the score tied and time running out, the quarterback called a timeout to set up a field goal attempt.
- The team's kicker was known for his accuracy, having made 90% of his field goal attempts throughout the season.
- The field goal attempt was blocked by the defensive line, giving the opposing team possession of the ball.