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Definition of field goal:

(n) : (basketball) A shot that is scored while the ball is in play (i.e. not a free throw).
(n) : (American football, Canadian football) A kick of the ball through the uprights and over the crossbar (not after a touchdown). It scores 3 points.
(n) : (rugby) A goal scored where a ball that is in play but on the ground is kicked through the uprights and over the crossbar.

Definition of field goal:

(n) : (basketball) A shot that is scored while the ball is in play (i.e. not a free throw).
(n) : (American football, Canadian football) A kick of the ball through the uprights and over the crossbar (not after a touchdown). It scores 3 points.
(n) : (rugby) A goal scored where a ball that is in play but on the ground is kicked through the uprights and over the crossbar.

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