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DOWNFIELD

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Toward or in the defending team's end of the playing field

Example:

he threw to a downfield receiver

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

down (being or moving lower in position or less in some value)

Domain category:

athletics; sport (an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition)

 II. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Toward or in the defending team's end of the playing field

Example:

he caught the ball and ran downfield 15 yards

Classified under:

Adverbs

Domain category:

athletics; sport (an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition)

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