Field goal — A field goal is a general term used in some sports wherein a goal may be scored either during general play ( from the field ) or via some sort of free shot.The term may refer to:*Field goal (football), a kick used to score points in American and… … Wikipedia
Field goal percentage — in basketball is the ratio of field goals made to field goals attempted . Its abbreviation is FG%. Three point field goals are included in this percentage. Instead of using scales of 0 to 100%, the scale .000 to 1.000 is commonly used. A higher… … Wikipedia
field goal — ☆ field goal n. 1. Basketball a) a shot, made while the ball is in play, that goes through the basket b) a score awarded for making such a shot 2. Football a goal kicked from the field, scoring three points … English World dictionary
field goal — field ,goal noun count 1. ) in football, a goal worth three points scored by kicking the ball over a pole called a crossbar 2. ) in basketball, an ordinary goal worth two or three points scored while all the players are moving around, rather than … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
field goal — field′ goal n. 1) spo a three point goal made by place kicking a football between the opponent s goalposts above the crossbar 2) spo a goal in basketball made while the ball is in play • Etymology: 1890–95 … From formal English to slang
field goal — field .goal n 1.) the act of kicking the ball over the ↑goal in American football 2.) the act of putting the ball through the net to get points in ↑basketball … Dictionary of contemporary English
Field goal (football) — A field goal (formerly goal from the field Fact|date=August 2008) in U.S. football and Canadian football is a goal that may be scored during general play ( from the field ).A field goal may be scored by a placekick or the very rare drop kick. The … Wikipedia
field goal — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms field goal : singular field goal plural field goals 1) in American football, a goal scored by kicking the ball over a pole called a crossbar 2) in basketball, an ordinary goal scored while all the players are… … English dictionary
field goal — {n.} 1. A score in football made by kicking the ball over the bar between the goal posts. * /The Giants were not able to make a touchdown but they kicked two field goals./ Compare: EXTRA POINT. 2. A score in basketball made by a successful shot… … Dictionary of American idioms
field goal — {n.} 1. A score in football made by kicking the ball over the bar between the goal posts. * /The Giants were not able to make a touchdown but they kicked two field goals./ Compare: EXTRA POINT. 2. A score in basketball made by a successful shot… … Dictionary of American idioms
