extra point

/ˌɛkstrə pɔɪnt/
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Definitions of extra point
  1. noun
    in American football a point awarded for a successful place kick following a touchdown
    synonyms: point after, point after touchdown
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    a successful free throw or try for point after a touchdown
    point
    the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest
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