third down in English

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        "The third down in a series that has a maximum of four downs; traditionally the last running/passing play before punting."
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        "(American football) The third down in a series that has a maximum of four downs; traditionally the last running/passing play before punting."
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      "form": "third downs",
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"third down" meaning in English

Noun

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