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end zone

The area at each end of an American football field where a team scores a touchdown by carrying or catching the ball.

Noun spatial_division Level 1207

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extra point

A kick attempted after a touchdown in American football that is worth one point if successful.

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1207

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fair catch

In American football, a catch of a punt or kickoff made after the receiver signals for a fair catch, allowing the receiver to catch the ball without b...

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1207

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field goal

A kick in American football that sends the ball through the opponents’ goalposts and is worth three points.

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1207

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first down

In American football, a new set of four downs awarded to the offense after it gains the required yards, usually ten.

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1207

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fumble

In American football, an act in which a player who has possession of the ball loses control of it before being downed or scoring.

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1207

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gridiron

In American football, the playing field marked with parallel yard lines and shorter crosswise lines, or the sport played on that field.

Noun place_name Level 1207

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Hail Mary

A long, low-probability forward pass thrown near the end of a half in American football, usually toward several receivers clustered in the end zone.

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holding

A penalty in American football for illegally grabbing or restraining an opponent who does not have the ball.

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huddle

A gathering of American football players between plays to call and discuss the next play.

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kicker

An American football player whose role is to kick field goals and extra points.

Noun participant_role Level 1207

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line of scrimmage

In American football, an imaginary line across the field marking where the ball is placed before a play begins; the two teams must remain on their res...

Noun spatial_division Level 1207

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linebacker

A defensive player in American football who lines up behind the defensive line and helps stop running plays, cover receivers, and rush the passer.

Noun participant_role Level 1207

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lineman

A player positioned on the line of scrimmage in American football.

Noun participant_role Level 1207

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onside kick

A kickoff in American football that is deliberately kicked a short distance so the kicking team can try to recover the ball and regain possession.

Noun strategic_tactic Level 1207

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pick-six

An interception returned by the defender for a touchdown in American football.

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1207

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playbook

A book or document in American football that contains a team's planned offensive and defensive plays and their assignments.

Noun communication_information Level 1207

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punt

A kick in American football made by dropping the ball and kicking it before it touches the ground.

Noun performance_technique Level 1207

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punter

A player in American football who kicks the ball downfield to the opposing team, usually on fourth down.

Noun participant_role Level 1207

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quarterback

In American football, an offensive player who receives the snap and typically directs the play by passing, handing off, or running with the ball.

Noun participant_role Level 1207

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red zone

In American football, the area between the opponent’s 20-yard line and the goal line, where the offense is close to scoring a touchdown.

Noun spatial_division Level 1207

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running back

An offensive player in American football who carries the ball on running plays and may also catch passes or block.

Noun participant_role Level 1207

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sack

A tackle of the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage before he can throw a forward pass.

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1207

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safety

A two-point score in American football awarded when a player tackles an opponent who has the ball in the opponent’s own end zone.

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snap

In American football, the act of a center passing the ball backward between the legs to a teammate to start a play.

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special teams

A group of players and units in American football that take part in kicking plays, such as kickoffs, punts, and field-goal attempts.

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tight end

An offensive football player who lines up next to a tackle and can block defenders or run routes to catch passes.

Noun participant_role Level 1207

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touchdown

In American football, a scoring play in which a player carries the ball into or catches it in the opponent’s end zone, worth six points.

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1207

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two-point conversion

A scoring play in American football in which a team, immediately after scoring a touchdown, runs or passes the ball into the opponent’s end zone to ea...

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wide receiver

An offensive player in American football who lines up wide from the formation and primarily runs routes to catch passes.

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yard line

A line across an American football field that marks a specific distance in yards from a goal line.

Noun spatial_division Level 1207

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checker

A round playing piece used by a player to move and capture in checkers.

Noun small_movable_object Level 1208

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checkerboard

In checkers, a board made up of 64 alternating light and dark squares on which the pieces are played.

Noun small_movable_object Level 1208

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checkers

A board game in which players move round pieces diagonally across a checkered board and try to capture or block their opponent’s pieces.

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crown

To make a checkers or draughts piece a king by placing a second piece on top of it.

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double jump

In checkers, a move in which a piece makes two captures in succession during the same turn.

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draughts

A board game in which players move pieces diagonally and capture opposing pieces by jumping over them.

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flying king

A king in checkers or draughts that can move diagonally any number of unobstructed squares, rather than only one square.

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huff

In checkers or draughts, to remove an opponent's piece that failed to make a required capture.

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jump

In checkers, to capture an opponent’s piece by moving a piece diagonally over it to an empty square beyond.

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king

A checkers piece crowned when it reaches the far row, which can move backward as well as forward.

Noun small_movable_object Level 1208

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king row

The row of squares farthest from a player’s starting side in checkers, where a checker is crowned when it reaches that row.

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man

An ordinary checkers piece that has not been crowned as a king.

Noun small_movable_object Level 1208

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blue line

In ice hockey, either of the two blue lines that divide the rink into the defensive, neutral, and attacking zones.

Noun spatial_division Level 1209

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boarding

A penalty in ice hockey for violently pushing or checking an opponent into the boards.

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1209

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boards

The rigid barrier surrounding an ice hockey rink that keeps the puck and players within the playing area.

Noun building_structure Level 1209

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center

In ice hockey, a forward who plays through the middle of the rink and typically takes faceoffs.

Noun participant_role Level 1209

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check

In ice hockey, a check is an attempt to impede or dispossess an opponent by using the body or stick within the rules.

Noun performance_technique Level 1209

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crease

A marked area in front of an ice hockey goal where the goaltender plays and opposing players’ actions are restricted by the rules.

Noun spatial_division Level 1209

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cross-checking

The act of using a hockey stick held in both hands to forcefully hit or push an opponent with the shaft while it is off the ice.

Noun rule_defined_event Level 1209

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