Definition of drop goal in English:
drop goal
(also dropped goal)
noundrɒp ˈɡəʊlˈdrɑp ˌɡoʊl
Rugby A goal scored in open play by drop-kicking the ball over the crossbar, scoring three points (rugby union) or one point (rugby league).
〔英橄〕踢抛踢球进球（或得分）（英式橄榄球联合会规定得3分，英式橄榄球联盟规定得1分）
Example sentencesExamples
- He also added two conversions and finally stroked over a drop goal to clinch matters with the last kick of the game.
- The Hurricanes scored five goals to earn the bonus point against two goals, a penalty goal and a drop goal.
- After a drop goal attempt they drove well to gain a scrum just 15 metres from the try line.
- While he was off the pitch the Giants scored two tries and a drop goal took their lead to 15-12.
- He had earlier opened the scoring with a drop goal and proceeded to score a try of his own and kick five conversions and four penalties.
Definition of drop goal in US English:
drop goal
(also dropped goal)
nounˈdrɑp ˌɡoʊlˈdräp ˌɡōl
Rugby A goal scored in open play by drop-kicking the ball over the crossbar, scoring three points (rugby union) or one point (rugby league).
〔英橄〕踢抛踢球进球（或得分）（英式橄榄球联合会规定得3分，英式橄榄球联盟规定得1分）
Example sentencesExamples
- He had earlier opened the scoring with a drop goal and proceeded to score a try of his own and kick five conversions and four penalties.
- He also added two conversions and finally stroked over a drop goal to clinch matters with the last kick of the game.
- The Hurricanes scored five goals to earn the bonus point against two goals, a penalty goal and a drop goal.
- While he was off the pitch the Giants scored two tries and a drop goal took their lead to 15-12.
- After a drop goal attempt they drove well to gain a scrum just 15 metres from the try line.