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third down

third down noun: the third down in a series that has a maximum of four downs; traditionally the last running/passing play before punting.

Noun

third down (plural third downs)

  1. The third down in a series that has a maximum of four downs; traditionally the last running/passing play before punting.

Forms of third down

pluralthird downs

Questions about third down

What does third down mean?
Third down means the third down in a series that has a maximum of four downs; traditionally the last running/passing play before punting.
What part of speech is third down?
Third down is a noun.
What is the plural of third down?
The plural of third down is third downs.

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