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fourth down

fourth down noun: the fourth down in a series that has a maximum of four downs; often used to punt the ball downfield or attempt a field goal (If not punted or converted, the opposing team takes possession wherever the ball is).

Noun

fourth down (plural fourth downs)

  1. The fourth down in a series that has a maximum of four downs; often used to punt the ball downfield or attempt a field goal (If not punted or converted, the opposing team takes possession wherever the ball is).
    • Mahomes converted key fourth downs with his legs and looked to Kelce throughout the second half and overtime – the tight end finished with nine receptions and 93 yards after just one catch in the opening half.2024 February 12, Ben Morse and Steve Almasy, “Kansas City Chiefs defeat San Francisco 49ers in OT in Super Bowl LVIII, become first back-to-back NFL champions in 19 years”, in CNN.com

Forms of fourth down

pluralfourth downs

Questions about fourth down

What does fourth down mean?
Fourth down means the fourth down in a series that has a maximum of four downs; often used to punt the ball downfield or attempt a field goal (If not punted or converted, the opposing team takes possession wherever the ball is).
What part of speech is fourth down?
Fourth down is a noun.
What is the plural of fourth down?
The plural of fourth down is fourth downs.

Words near fourth down in the dictionary

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  2. Fourth Cycle
  3. Fourth Day
  4. fourth digit
  5. fourth dimension
  6. fourth down
  7. fourth downs
  8. fourth estate
  9. fourth finger
  10. fourth fingers
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