field goal

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [feeld gohl]
- /fild goʊl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [feeld gohl]
- /fild goʊl/

Definitions of field goal words

noun field goal Football. a three-point goal made by place-kicking or drop-kicking the ball between the opponent's goalposts above the crossbar. 1
noun field goal Basketball. a goal made while the ball is in play. 1
countable noun field goal In football, a field goal is a score of three points that is gained by kicking the ball through the opponent's goalposts above the crossbar. 0
countable noun field goal In basketball, a field goal is a goal that is scored by throwing the ball through the basket during normal play. 0
noun field goal a goal scored while the ball is in normal play rather than from a free throw 0
noun field goal a score of three points made by kicking the ball through the opponent's goalposts above the crossbar 0

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Origin of field goal

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

First recorded in 1890-95

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Parts of speech for Field goal

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field goal popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for field goal

noun field goal

basket — A basket is a stiff container that is used for carrying or storing objects. Baskets are made from thin strips of materials such as straw, plastic, or wire woven together.
bucket — A bucket is a round metal or plastic container with a handle attached to its sides. Buckets are often used for holding and carrying water.

All 2 Synonyms of field goal