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downfield

down·field

uncommon
adverb (1) adjective (1)

adverb

1.

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

  • “he caught the ball and ran downfield 15 yards”

adjective

1.

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

  • “he threw to a downfield receiver”
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Origin

From down- + field.

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