DOWNFIELD

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does downfield mean? 

• DOWNFIELD (adjective)
  The adjective DOWNFIELD has 1 sense:

1. toward or in the defending team's end of the playing field

  Familiarity information: DOWNFIELD used as an adjective is very rare.

• DOWNFIELD (adverb)
  The adverb DOWNFIELD has 1 sense:

1. toward or in the defending team's end of the playing field

  Familiarity information: DOWNFIELD used as an adverb is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• DOWNFIELD (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Toward or in the defending team's end of the playing field

Context example:

he threw to a downfield receiver

Similar:

down (being or moving lower in position or less in some value)

Domain category:

athletics; sport (an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition)

• DOWNFIELD (adverb)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Toward or in the defending team's end of the playing field

Context example:

he caught the ball and ran downfield 15 yards

Domain category:

athletics; sport (an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition)