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extra point

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun extra point has 1 sense
  1. point after, extra point - a score in American football made on a try for points after a touchdown
    --1 is a kind of conversion

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Term: Extra Point

Noun (Sport)

Sense 1: In American football and Canadian football, an extra point is a single point scored by kicking the football through the uprights immediately after a touchdown.

Example sentence: The team's kicker successfully converted the touchdown, earning them an extra point.

Sense 2: In basketball, an extra point refers to a free throw awarded to a player who has been fouled while making a successful field goal.

Example sentence: After being fouled during his shot, John made the free throw and secured an extra point for his team.

Noun (General)

Sense 1: An extra point can refer to an additional point or advantage gained in a particular situation.

Example sentence: The candidate's compelling argument was the extra point that won them the debate.

Adjective

Sense 1: Describing something beyond what is expected or required; additional.

Example sentence: She received extra point marks for her exceptional presentation skills.

Sense 2: Referring to a specific grade or credit beyond the usual maximum in an examination or assignment.

Example sentence: The professor decided to award an extra point for the challenging extra credit question.

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