broken-field
[ broh-kuh n-feeld ]
/ ˈbroʊ kənˈfild /
adjective Football.
performed, as by a ball-carrier, in a wide-open area covered by few defensive players, as opposed to the heavily trafficked area near the line of scrimmage.
Origin of broken-field
An Americanism dating back to 1920–25
Words nearby broken-field
broken twill weave,
broken water,
broken wind,
broken-check,
broken-down,
broken-field,
brokenhearted,
broker,
broker-dealer,
brokerage,
brokered convention
Definition for broken-field (2 of 2)
Origin of broken field
An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900
Example sentences from the Web for broken-field
The left half, Cox, was a broken-field runner of renown as well as Claflin's best goal-kicker.
Left Guard Gilbert |Ralph Henry Barbour