forward pass

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Noun forward pass has 1 sense

forward pass, aerial - a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer
--₁ is a kind of pass, passing play, passing game, passing
--₁ has particulars: flare pass, flare; screen pass

Definitions from the Web

Forward Pass

Noun:

The act of throwing and catching the football in the direction of the opponent's goal. It is a fundamental element of American football.
(Rugby) The action of passing the ball by throwing it towards a teammate who is positioned further down the field.

Sample Sentences:

Tom Brady's accurate forward pass allowed his team to score a touchdown.
In rugby, a forward pass results in a scrum awarded to the opposing team.

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