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third downs

third downs is the plural of third down.

Meaning of third down

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.

Questions about third downs

What is third downs the plural of?
Third downs is the plural of third down.

Words near third downs in the dictionary

  1. Third Day
  2. third degree
  3. third dimension
  4. third dimensions
  5. third down
  6. third downs
  7. Third Epistle of John
  8. third estate
  9. third eye
  10. third eyes
  11. third finger

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