Field goal
WordNet
noun
(1) A score in American football; a score made by kicking the ball between the opponents' goal posts
(2) A score in basketball made by throwing the ball through the hoop
WiktionaryText
Noun
field goal
- 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
- A made shot that was not a free throw
- He got six field goals in the first half, two from three point land.