(Chiefly in India) a goal scored when the ball crosses the line within a designated distance of either goalpost; the area where the ball must cross to score such a goal.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Colonies & India.
Definition of subsidiary goal in US English:
subsidiary goal
noun
Polo historical
(Chiefly in India) a goal scored when the ball crosses the line within a designated distance of either goalpost; the area where the ball must cross to score such a goal.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Colonies & India.