| NOUN | act | forward pass, aerial | a pass to a receiver downfield / downfield from the passer |
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| Meaning | A pass to a receiver downfield / downfield from the passer. | |
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| Synonym | aerial | |
| Narrower | flare pass, flare | A short forward pass to a back who is running toward the sidelines |
| screen pass | A short forward pass in which the receiver is protected by a screen of blockers | |
| Broader | pass, passing play, passing game, passing | (American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate |
| Spanish | elevado, pase adelantado | |
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