"down and distance" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: downs and distances [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|downs and distances}} down and distance (plural downs and distances)
  1. (American football) The game situation described using the current scrimmage down and the yardage required to either the line to gain, or the goal line if no line to gain exists. Categories (topical): Football (American)

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