Crossfield
adj, name
adj, name ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Passed from one side of the pitch to the other. not-comparable
"He was in the mood and he decorated the first half with some wonderful moments. How about the side-on volleyed crossfield pass with the outside of his right boot? Or the shoulder drop, the surge upfield, the riding of a challenge and then another thrilling run."
Proper Noun
- 1 A surname.
- 2 A town in Rocky View County, Alberta, Canada.
Example
More examples"He was in the mood and he decorated the first half with some wonderful moments. How about the side-on volleyed crossfield pass with the outside of his right boot? Or the shoulder drop, the surge upfield, the riding of a challenge and then another thrilling run."
Etymology
From cross- + field.
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