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first down

/fɜrst daʊn/ /fɜːst daʊn/
noun
GeneralSports
  1. 1 ilk hak
  2. 2 ilk down

Definition (English)

  1. The first of four attempts to gain ten yards in American football.
  2. Gaining ten yards or more on a play, resetting the series of downs.

Example Sentences

  1. They achieved a first down with a long pass.
    Uzun bir pasla ilk hak kazandılar.
  2. A successful run resulted in a first down.
    Başarılı bir koşu ilk hakla sonuçlandı.

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