field goal

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field goal (plural field goals)

1. (American football) When the ball is kicked through the uprights and over the crossbar (not after a touchdown) for 3 points.

   He kicked a 33 yard field goal just before the half.

2. (basketball) A made shot that was not a free throw.

   He got six field goals in the first half, two from three point land.