first down

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Synonyms: fight down, first born

Antonyms: fight down, first born

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|American football}} The first [[play]] in a [[series]] that has a maximum of four downs.
2. {{lb|en|American football}} The act of getting a ''first down'' by advancing the ball more than ten yards ahead of the field position where the team took possession.

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