ALL meanings of first down
first down
F f - noun first down the first of four consecutive plays during which an offensive team must advance the ball at least ten yards to retain possession of it. 1
- noun first down a gain of ten or more yards by an offensive team that entitles it to continued possession for a new series of downs. 1
- noun first down the first play of the set of four downs allowed to the offensive team 0
- noun first down a gain which earns the offensive team a new set of four downs 0
- noun first down (American football) The first play in a series that has a maximum of four downs. 0
- noun first down (American football) The act of getting a first down by advancing the ball more than ten yards ahead of the field position where the team took possession. 0