broken field
The term "broken field" is commonly used in sports to describe scattered defensive formations and in agriculture to refer to plowed land.
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Definition
B2Sports
(rugby, american football)A situation where defensive players are spread apart, creating open spaces for the ball carrier.
Example
- The running back took advantage of the broken field to gain 20 yards.
C1Agriculture
(technical)A piece of land that has been plowed, making it uneven and irregular.
Example
- The farmer walked across the broken field, planning his next crop rotation.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "broken field":
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