forward pass

forward pass

n. Football

A pass thrown from behind the line of scrimmage to a receiver who is closer to the opponent's end line than the passer.

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forward pass

n

(Rugby) rugby an illegal pass towards the opponent's dead-ball line. Also called: throw-forward

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for′ward pass′

n.

a pass in football thrown from behind the line of scrimmage toward the opponent's goal.

Compare lateral pass.

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forward pass

1. Thrown ball from behind the line of scrimmage to any one of five possible receivers.

2. A throw toward the opponents’ goal line; an illegal move. All passes must be made laterally or backward.

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Thesaurus

Noun

1.

forward pass - a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer aerial passing, passing game, passing play, pass - (American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate; "the coach sent in a passing play on third and long" flare pass, flare - a short forward pass to a back who is running toward the sidelines; "he threw a flare to the fullback who was tackled for a loss" screen pass - a short forward pass in which the receiver is protected by a screen of blockers

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Translations

forward pass

n (Sport) → Vorwärtspass m

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forward pass

n (Rugby) → passaggio in avanti

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