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Definition of American football
1. Noun. A game played by two teams of 11 players on a rectangular field 100 yards long; teams try to get possession of the ball and advance it across the opponents goal line in a series of (running or passing) plays.
Exact synonyms: American Football Game
Examples of category: Fumble, Muff, Centering, Snap, Fair Catch, Interception, Reception, Straight-arm, Touchback, Safety, Touchdown, Field Goal, Extra Point, Point After, Point After Touchdown, Down, Completion, Pass Completion, Football Play, Run, Running, Running Game, Running Play, Draw, Draw Play, End Run, Sweep, Return, Reverse, Rush, Rushing, Pass, Passing, Passing Game, Passing Play, Power Play, Handoff, Tackle, Interference, Trap Block, Back, Lineman, Scrimmage, Blitz, Linebacker Blitzing, Safety Blitz, Mousetrap, Trap Play
Generic synonyms: Football, Football Game
Specialized synonyms: Touch Football
Examples of category: Fumble, Muff, Centering, Snap, Fair Catch, Interception, Reception, Straight-arm, Touchback, Safety, Touchdown, Field Goal, Extra Point, Point After, Point After Touchdown, Down, Completion, Pass Completion, Football Play, Run, Running, Running Game, Running Play, Draw, Draw Play, End Run, Sweep, Return, Reverse, Rush, Rushing, Pass, Passing, Passing Game, Passing Play, Power Play, Handoff, Tackle, Interference, Trap Block, Back, Lineman, Scrimmage, Blitz, Linebacker Blitzing, Safety Blitz, Mousetrap, Trap Play
Generic synonyms: Football, Football Game
Specialized synonyms: Touch Football
Definition of American football
1. Proper noun. A game similar to rugby football in which two teams attempt to get an ovoid ball into each other's territory. Called ''football'' in the United States and Canada and ''American football'' elsewhere in the world. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of American Football
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