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field goal

/ˈfiːld ɡoʊl/

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/ˈfiːld ɡoʊl/B1formalamericansport
  • ruРезультативное действие в американском и канадском футболе, при котором игрок бьёт по мячу ногой, отправляя его через стойки ворот соперника, принося три очка.

A scoring play in American football and Canadian football where the kicker kicks the ball through the opponent's goalposts, worth three points.

  1. Scoring play in footballB1formalamerican

    A kick that sends the ball through the opponent's goalposts, worth three points in American football.

    ruЗабитый гол с игры

    • The kicker made a 45-yard field goal to win the game.
    • The team attempted a field goal on fourth down.
    • He missed the field goal by just a few feet.
  2. Scoring play in basketballB1formal

    A basket scored from anywhere on the court during regular play, worth two or three points.

    ruБросок с игры

    • She scored a field goal from beyond the three-point line.
    • The player made a difficult field goal while being guarded.
    • Field goals are the primary way to score points in basketball.