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Fourdown

Definition:

Fourdown is a term used in American football to denote the number of attempts a team has to gain ten yards and maintain possession of the ball.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

1. The given number of downs in a single possession.

2. The countdown of downs remaining before possession is lost.

Usages:

1. The team had fourdowns to score a touchdown before turning the ball over.

2. With just one more down remaining, the quarterback had to make a play to avoid losing possession.

Sample sentences:

1. In American football, a team typically starts their offensive drive with fourdowns to gain ten yards.

2. The team used all fourdowns effectively and managed to score a field goal.

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