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Football (Noun)

Meaning 1

The inflated oblong ball used in playing American football.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The quarterback threw the football downfield to the wide receiver, who sprinted towards the end zone.
  • The coach instructed the running back to hold the football tightly and avoid fumbling.
  • The crowd gasped as the football sailed through the air, heading straight for the receiver's outstretched arms.
  • The defense tried to intercept the football, but the quarterback's throw was too accurate.
  • In the huddle, the team's strategy was to throw the football to the tight end on the next play.

Related Words

  • Footballer (noun)

Meaning 2

Any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • Tom had always been passionate about football and spent every Saturday playing with his friends in the local park.
  • The rules of football were designed to make the game more enjoyable for spectators and reduce the number of injuries to players.
  • She was the only girl on the school football team, but she was also the best player, known for her lightning-fast speed and agility.
  • After the football match, the two teams gathered in the locker room to swap jerseys and share congratulations and sympathies.
  • This style of football emphasized precision and coordination among players rather than simply brawling in an effort to move the ball down the field.

Synonyms

  • Football Game

Hyponyms

  • Rugger
  • Rugby Football
  • Association Football
  • American Football Game

Related Words

  • Footballer (noun)
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