extra point
noun
Definition of extra point
: a point gained on a conversion in football
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First Known Use of extra point
circa 1949
EXTRA POINT Defined for English Language Learners
extra point
noun
Definition of extra point for English Language Learners
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American football : a point scored after a touchdown by kicking the ball between the goalposts or by carrying or throwing it a short distance into the end zone
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