one-minute warning

noun

In the AFL, a warning given with one minute to go before the end of a half, after which special rules apply, eg, stoppage of the game clock after every first down.

Meanings

nounone-minute warning (plural one-minute warnings)

plural one-minute warnings

  1. American footballIn the AFL, a warning given with one minute to go before the end of a half, after which special rules apply, eg, stoppage of the game clock after every first down.
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APA

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Chicago

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