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crossfield

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See also: Crossfield

English

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Etymology

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From cross- +‎ field.

Adjective

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crossfield (not comparable)

  1. (soccer) Passed from one side of the pitch to the other.
    • 2024 June 16, David Hytner, “Jude Bellingham gives England winning start but Serbia make Southgate sweat”, in Guardian[1]:
      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.