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
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| American football |
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| American football game |
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semantic pointers
member of this domain (topic)
fumble, muff
centering, snap
fair catch
interception
reception
straight-arm
touchback
safety
touchdown
field goal
point after, point after touchdown, extra point
down
completion, pass completion
football play
running, run, running play, running game
draw, draw play
end run, sweep
return
reverse
rushing, rush
passing, pass, passing play, passing game
power play
handoff
tackle
interference
trap block
back
lineman
scrimmage
safety blitz, linebacker blitzing, blitz
mousetrap, trap play
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hyponym