extra point
extra point · extra points
A point scored after a touchdown by kicking the ball through the goal posts or by…A point scored after a touchdown by kicking the ball through the goal posts or by advancing to the end zone.
» Ziri got the team some extra points.
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1 sensesA point scored after a touchdown by kicking the ball through the goal posts or by advancing to the end zone.
More definitions
- in American football a point awarded for a successful place kick following a touchdown
Examples
2 sentencesZiri got the team some extra points.
Boldi got extra points to his reputation.
Forms
plural: extra points| Singular | extra point |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- in American football a point awarded for a successful place kick following a touchdown:point afterpoint after touchdown