downfield (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 2 senses of the word *downfield*:
ADVERB	all	downfield	toward or in the defending team's end of the playing field
ADJECTIVE	all	downfield	toward or in the defending team's end of the playing field

English > *downfield*: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaning	Toward or in the defending team's end of the playing field.
Example	"he threw to a downfield receiver"
Category	sport, athletics	An active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
Broader	down	Being or moving lower in position or less in some value

English > *downfield*: 2 senses > adverb 1
Meaning	Toward or in the defending team's end of the playing field.
Example	"he caught the ball and ran downfield 15 yards"
Category	sport, athletics	An active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
Spanish	campo defensor

HyperDic: downfield