"second down" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: second downs [plural]
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  1. (American football) The second down in a series that has a maximum of four downs. Categories (topical): Football (American) Related terms: first down, third down, fourth down
    Sense id: en-second_down-en-noun-zPzZ2-tu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: American-football, ball-games, football, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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