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English noun: passing play

1. passing play (act) (American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate


SamplesThe coach sent in a passing play on third and long.


Synonymspass, passing, passing game


Broader (hypernym)football play


Narrower (hyponym)aerial, forward pass, lateral, lateral pass, spot pass


Domain categoryAmerican football, American football game









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