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(American football) An offensive scheme developed by NFL coach Don Coryell.
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(American football, slang) To throw passes, especially long and high passes.
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(American football) A passing-heavy offensive scheme based on a shotgun formation with four wide receivers and a single running back.
n
(American football) The act of or an instance of changing the play at the line of scrimmage by yelling out a new one.
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(American football) A hybrid defensive back position combining aspects of the safety, nickelback and linebacker positions.
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(sports) In some team sports, a position behind most players on the team.
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(American football) The area behind the line of scrimmage occupied before the snap by the team on offense.
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(sports) A player stationed in the backfield.
n
(American football) A pass thrown backwards instead of forward, equivalent in the rules to a hand-off.
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(American football, Canadian football, rugby) A player who carries the football.
n
(Australian rules football) A one-point score.
adj
(American football) At the quarterback position.
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(countable, American football) A play in which additional defenders beyond the defensive linemen rush the passer.
n
(American football) One engaging in a blitz.
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(American football, slang) A long forward pass.
n
(American football) A play in which the quarterback fakes a handoff, conceals the ball against his hip, and rolls out.
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(American football) A defensive position, responsible for covering the deep half of the field on the boundary side.
n
(rugby) A type of kick performed by the scrum-half (or very rarely acting scrum-half). From the base of a ruck, maul or scrum, the scrum-half will stand sideways onto the opposition with his kicking foot further from them, and kick the ball high into the air so as to hopefully prevent the opposition charging down the kick.
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(American football) A play in which the receiver runs straight downfield, then turns back toward the line of scrimmage.
v
(American football) To change the play at the line of scrimmage by yelling out a new one.
v
(American football) To be assigned to carry the ball at the start of a play.
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(American football, Canadian football) The person who holds the ball at the beginning of each play.
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Alternative form of centre-back [(soccer) A central defender, a player who plays in the centre of defence, just in front of the goalkeeper]
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Alternative form of centre forward [(British spelling, soccer) The most central of the strikers; traditionally the player who makes the kick-off.]
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Alternative spelling of centre-back [(soccer) A central defender, a player who plays in the centre of defence, just in front of the goalkeeper]
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Alternative form of centre-back [(soccer) A central defender, a player who plays in the centre of defence, just in front of the goalkeeper]
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(sports) An attempt to take possession; a tackle.
n
(American football) A short pass to a running back or tight end made due to the primary receivers being covered.
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(Australian rules football) The act of leaving the area of a stoppage.
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(uncountable, American football, Canadian football) Falling, rolling, or throwing one's body on the back of an opponent's legs after approaching from behind.
v
(rugby) To change from playing rugby league to rugby union or vice versa.
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(American football) A forward pass that is successfully caught by the intended receiver.
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(rugby) A free kick, after scoring a try, worth two points.
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(sports, chiefly American football) An assistant coach responsible for a particular facet of the game, such as defense.
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(American football) A cornerback.
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(American football, Gaelic football, hurling) Any of the defensive players who are in position on each side farthest laterally from the ball and whose principal responsibility is to defend against passes.
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(American football) A block in which the blocker, positioned wide, blocks back towards where the ball was snapped.
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(originally rugby) A powerfully hard tackle in which the opponent is slammed into.
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(American football) A play in which the player with the ball crosses to one side of the field and then doubles back to the other.
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(rugby) A kicked pass from one side of the pitch to the other.
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(American football) A pattern where the receiver appears to be running a fly pattern but after a set number of steps or yards quickly stops and turns around, looking for a pass.
v
(American football, Canadian football) To reject a penalty against the opposing team, usually because the result of accepting it would benefit the non-penalized team less than the preceding play.
n
(team sports) A strategy and tactics employed to prevent the other team from scoring; contrasted with offense.
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(American football, Canadian football) Collective term for the defensive players who are in position farthest from the ball at the start of a play and whose principal responsibility is to defend against passes. Includes cornerbacks and safeties in both codes, and defensive halfbacks in the Canadian game.
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(Canadian football) A defensive back whose primary jobs are to cover the slotback on passing plays and prevent running plays from going to the outside.
n
(American football) Any of a few defensive positions in the middle of the defensive line.
v
(American football) After winning the opening coin toss, to postpone until the start of the second half a team's choice of whether to kick off or receive (and to allow the opposing team to make this choice at the start of the first half).
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(American football) A defensive formation with six defensive backs, one of whom is a dimeback.
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(American football) A sixth defensive back (in addition to two cornerbacks, two safeties and a nickelback) who is deployed for additional pass coverage.
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(soccer, US, Canada) Acronym of denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity.
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(American football) A single play, from the time the ball is snapped (the start) to the time the whistle is blown (the end) when the ball is down, or is downed.
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(American football) The game situation described using the current scrimmage down and the yardage required to either to the line to gain, or the goal line if no line to gain exists.
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(American football) An offensive possession, generally one consisting of several plays and/ or first downs, often leading to a scoring opportunity.
n
(American football) A dropped pass.
n
(American football) The act by a player in the backfield of dropping back from the line of scrimmage after the hike of the ball.
n
(American football) The act by a player in the backfield of dropping back from the line of scrimmage after the hike of the ball.
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Alternative spelling of drop-back [(American football) The act by a player in the backfield of dropping back from the line of scrimmage after the hike of the ball.]
n
(American football) A defensive player who runs on the outside of the field, making a turn at the last minute to get to the offensive player who has the ball.
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(American football) The position at the end of either the offensive or defensive line, a tight end, a split end, a defensive end.
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A running play in American football in which the player carrying the ball attempts to avoid being tackled by evading the defending players from the opposing team
adj
(soccer) Smoothly alternating between attacking and defensive plays.
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(American football) A uncontested catch on a kicking play, after the receiver waves his hand to indicate that he will not run with the ball, assuring that he will not be tackled on catching it.
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(American football) The act of an offensive player moving across the line of scrimmage prior to the snap.
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(soccer) Initialism of fullback. [(American football) An offensive back whose primary jobs are to block in advance of the halfback on running plays and for the quarterback on passing plays.]
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(US, American football) In American football, a back – usually a running back – that gets the most carries and most yardage in a game.
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(American football) The first play in a series that has a maximum of four downs.
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(rugby) The first player to receive the ball, from a scrum-half (or acting scrum-half). This is often the fly-half, but may be a different player if the fly-half is unavailable, or a forward who will drive.
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(soccer) a variation of soccer played on a smaller pitch, and with only five players in a team.
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(American football) A wide receiver who lines up behind the line of scrimmage.
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(rugby, American football) A back whose task is to receive the ball from a scrum
n
(American football) A route run by the running back, releasing toward the sideline and then slightly arcing upfield looking for a short pass.
n
(American football) A trick offensive play in which the quarterback laterals the ball to the running back, who then runs a short distance, then laterals the ball back to the quarterback.
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(American football) A formation involving three running backs in which a fullback is lined up behind the quarterback and two slotbacks are lined up behind the line of scrimmage at each end of the offensive line.
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(American football) A pattern run by a receiver, straight upfield towards the end zone, with the aim of outrunning any defensive backs and getting behind them, catching an undefended pass while running untouched for a touchdown.
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(Canada, uncountable) Canadian football: a game played on a field of 110 yards long and 65 yards wide in which two teams of 12 players attempt to get an ovoid ball to the end of each other's territory.
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(American football) A throw to a teammate from the player who is running with the ball in order to avoid being tackled.
n
(Gaelic football, Australian rules football) Collectively, the three full forwards
n
(American football) The fourth down in a series that has a maximum of four downs; often used to punt the ball downfield or attempt a field goal (If not punted or converted, the opposing team takes possession wherever the ball is).
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Alternative spelling of fullback [(American football) An offensive back whose primary jobs are to block in advance of the halfback on running plays and for the quarterback on passing plays.]
n
(British Commonwealth, dated in US) Alternative form of fullback [(American football) An offensive back whose primary jobs are to block in advance of the halfback on running plays and for the quarterback on passing plays.]
n
(American football) An offensive back whose primary jobs are to block in advance of the halfback on running plays and for the quarterback on passing plays.
n
(sports, American football, Canadian football) A ball etc. that has been dropped by accident.
n
(American football) A trick play wherein the quarterback deliberately places or leaves the ball on the ground upon receiving it from the center, technically fumbling it, after which the backs run to the right, deceiving the defense into following them, while the right guard picks up the ball and runs to the left.
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Abbreviation of forward. [(rugby) One of the eight players (comprising two props, one hooker, two locks, two flankers and one number eight, collectively known as the pack) whose primary task is to gain and maintain possession of the ball (compare back).]
n
(American football) A quarterback who makes a minimum number of mistakes on a team that relies on its defense and rushing offense to win games.
v
(American football, Canadian football) To throw a long pass attempt or to get in position to catch one.
v
(sports) To run far from the person throwing a ball in order to receive a long pass; (especially American football, Canadian football) to run down the field away from the quarterback to receive a long or Hail Mary pass.
n
(sports) Either of the pair of vertical supports limiting the goal in various ballgames, such as soccer, rugby and American football.
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(American football) The field on which American football is played.
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(American football, countable) Running with the ball, rather than passing
n
(American football) Either of two offensive positions between the centre and each of the offensive tackles, whose main responsibilities are to protect the quarterback, and open up "holes" through which offensive players can run.
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(American football) A long forward pass with little chance of completion, typically used by the losing team when time is running out and no other play is practical, in a desperate attempt to score the winning points.
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(field sports) Any of various positions on the field of play between the forwards and the fullbacks.
v
(American football) to pass (the ball) to a teammate
n
(American football) A pass made in a backward direction.
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Alternative form of hand-off [(American football) A pass made in a backward direction.]
n
(Australian rules football, Gaelic football) A pass made by holding the ball in one hand, and hitting it with the other hand.
n
(American football) The situation where the quarterback attempts to draw the defense offside through a deceptive snap count sequence, sometimes accompanied by subtle body movements which simulate the initiation of the play.
n
(American football) An inbounds line.
v
(American football) To snap the ball to start a play.
n
(rugby) Alternative form of hit up [(rugby) The act of taking a pass from the dummy half and running straight into the opposition's defensive line without looking to pass.]
n
(American football) A brief meeting of all the players from one team that are on the field with the purpose of planning the following play.
n
(American football) an incidence of a defensive player forcing the quarterback to act faster than the quarterback was prepared to, resulting in a failed offensive play.
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(American football) An offensive style in which the offensive team avoids delays between plays, sometimes also avoiding or shortening the huddle to limit or disrupt defensive strategies and flexibility.
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(American football) A common offensive formation, beginning with the usual five offensive linemen (two offensive tackles, two guards, and a center), the quarterback under center, and two backs in-line behind the quarterback. The base variant adds a tight end to one side of the line and two wide receivers, one at each end of the line.
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(American football) Any kick made from in front of the line of scrimmage. This results in a loss of down and a ten yard penalty.
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(rugby) a part of the playing area between each goal line and the corresponding dead ball line where players can score a try
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(countable, American football) A forward pass which is not caught inbounds by the intended receiver.
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(American football) An instance when the quarterback throws the ball into the ground or into the crowds to avoid being sacked and losing field position.
v
(transitive, American football) Of a defensive player: to steal a pass thrown by the opposing team, gaining possession of the ball.
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(American football) A passing play where the ball is received by the opposing team.
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(sports) The illegal obstruction of an opponent in some ball games.
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(rugby union) a player who steals the ball at the tackle
n
(American football) A play where a wide receiver catches a short pitch, then runs left or right prior to running downfield.
n
(American football) A pass to a teammate made while jumping
n
(American football) An offensive play in which the quarterback runs toward the goal with the ball after it is snapped.
n
Alternative form of kick-to-kick. [(Australian rules football) An activity in which two or more people kick a football between each other.]
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(American football) A player on the receiving side whose primary job is to catch the football during a kickoff and carry the ball.
n
(American football) A lateral pass.
n
(American football) any hand-off, whether lateral or backward
n
(American football) Initialism of linebacker. [(American football) The defensive players who are in position behind the defensive linemen and in front of the safeties and cornerbacks and whose principal responsibilities are to tackle runners and to defend against shorter passes.]
n
(cricket) An instance of a batsman being out due to the leg before wicket law.
n
(American football) Either of two imaginary lines across the football field touching one of the two apices of the football which point toward either the defensive side or the offensive side before the center is allowed to touch the ball before each play.
n
(American football) The points on the football field needed to pass to convert a first down.
n
(American football) The defensive players who are in position behind the defensive linemen and in front of the safeties and cornerbacks and whose principal responsibilities are to tackle runners and to defend against shorter passes.
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(American football) Playing as a linebacker
n
(American football) A player who specializes in play at the line of scrimmage.
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(American football) used specifically of Vince Lombardi (1913–1970), best known as the head coach of the National Football League's Green Bay Packers.
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(American football) The aspect of the game in which the strategy is to advance downfield by throwing the ball to a receiving player; the passing game.
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(American football) A quick short pass to a receiver running diagonally toward the center of the field.
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(Canadian football) Any player on offense (always a backfielder) who is moving backwards, forwards or parallel to the line of scrimmage at the snap.
v
(American football, by extension) To convert a play that would result in said chains being moved.
v
(American football) To move the chains.
n
(American football) A zone between the defensive line of scrimmage and the offensive line of scrimmage.
n
Alternative form of nickelback [(American football) A fifth defensive back (in addition to two cornerbacks and two safeties) who is deployed for additional pass coverage.]
adj
(sports, of an incident or foul) Occurring away from active play.
n
(American football) A player for the team in possession of the ball who lines up behind the line of scrimmage at the start of a play.
n
(American football) A lineman for the team in possession of the ball located on either side of the center and inside of the offensive tackles.
n
(American football, Canadian football) The five players comprising the center, the left and right offensive guards, and the left and right offensive tackles who are positioned around the ball at the line of scrimmage.
n
(American football) The scrimmage line on the offensive side of the football field.
n
(American football) A lineman for the team in possession of the ball located outside one of the guard positions.
adj
Alternative form of off-field [That takes place off a sports field]
v
(American football) To kick the ball so far downfield that one's teammates do not have time to get into position to block or tackle the opponent who catches it.
v
(American football) To gain more yards than.
n
(American football) A defensive tactic which involves one or more players charging towards the quarterback either to get a sack or other pressure.
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(American football) A defensive player who engages in a pass rush, who attempts to sack or pressure the quarterback.
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(American football) A football player who makes a forward pass, who may be (but not limited to) the quarterback.
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(American football) The upback on the punting team.
n
(American football, slang) An interception by the defense that is run back the other way for a touchdown.
n
Alternative spelling of pick six [(American football, slang) An interception by the defense that is run back the other way for a touchdown.]
n
(American football) An offensive formation in which the quarterback receives the snap at a distance behind the center, but closer than in a shotgun formation, with a running back lined up behind him.
n
(Canadian football) A quarterback.
n
(American football) A certain kind of play; see Wikipedia article for details.
n
(American football) The communication between coach and players of the plays to be used during a game.
n
(American football) The area behind the line of scrimmage subject to certain rules regarding intentional grounding, illegal contact, etc., formally extending to the end zone but more usually understood as the central area around the quarterback directly protected by the offensive line.
n
(Australian rules football) A disposal of the ball during a game, i.e. a kick or a handball.
n
(American football) A moderate to deep passing route in which a receiver runs 10-20 yards from the line of scrimmage straight down the field, then cuts toward the middle of the field (towards the facing goalposts) at a 45-degree angle.
adj
(American football) After the snap (passing of the football from the center to a back).
adj
(American football) Before the snap (passing of the football from the center to a back).
n
(American football) The upback on the punting team.
n
(American football) A player on the receiving team whose primary job is to catch the football during a punt and carry the ball.
v
(rugby) to make a decisive pass to a teammate so they can score a try.
n
(American football) An orange marker designating one of the four corners of the end zone in American football.
n
(sports) Abbreviation of quarterback. [(American football, Canadian football) An offensive back whose primary job is to pass the ball in a play.]
n
(now rare, rugby, American football) A quarterback.
v
(American football) To play the position of quarterback.
n
(American football) Initialism of running back. [(American football) An offensive back whose primary job is to be the ballcarrier.]
v
(American football) To be in a position to catch a forward pass.
n
(American football) An offensive player who catches the ball after it has been passed.
n
(American football) Yard gained by the offense on a play in which a receiver caught the ball.
n
(American football) The act of catching a pass.
v
(US, American football) To blitz.
n
(American football) The area extending twenty yards from the end zone, where a team in possession of the ball is expected to score.
n
(Canadian football) A player for the Canadian Football League's Ottawa REDBLACKS.
n
(American football) A player who runs back a ball which has been punted or kicked
n
(American football) A play in which a quarterback moves toward the sideline before attempting to pass.
n
(American football) A receiver who is good at finding a route through the defensive players on the other team in order to get into position.
n
(American football) A defensive back position whose coverage responsibilities are a hybrid of those of a cornerback, safety and linebacker.
n
(Australian rules football) A ruck; a player who contests rucks.
n
(American football) A running play.
n
(American football) The act of returning a kicked ball, such as from a punt or kickoff
n
(Australian rules football) A person (from one or the other team) who runs out onto the field during the game to take verbal instructions from the coach to the players. A runner mustn't interfere with play, and may have to wear an identifying shirt to make clear his or her purpose on the field.
n
(American football) An offensive back whose primary job is to be the ballcarrier.
n
(American football) An informal division of a football field indicating the channel through which a player will run either to catch a pass or when carrying the ball.
n
Alternative spelling of running back [(American football) An offensive back whose primary job is to be the ballcarrier.]
n
(American football, dated) A rusher; a lineman.
n
(American football) The fast defensive position whose objective is to sack the offensive team's quarterback.
n
(American football) A successful tackle of the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage. See verb sense⁴ below.
n
(American football) An instance of a player being sacked or tackled in the end zone, or stepping out of the end zone and off the field, resulting in two points to the opposite team.
n
(American football) The position of defensive safety; a position furthest from the line of scrimmage whose responsibility is to defend against passes as well as to be the tackler of last resort.
n
(American football) A small lightweight running back valued for speed rather than power.
n
(gridiron football) An impromptu maneuver or run by a quarterback, attempting to gain yardage or avoid being tackled behind the line of scrimmage.
n
(American football) A short pass to a receiver protected by blockers.
n
In American football or Canadian football, a play that begins with a snap from the center while opposing teams are on either side of a line of scrimmage.
n
(American football) The second down in a series that has a maximum of four downs.
n
A position in rugby football in the back line.
n
(American football, Canadian football) The defensive backs.
n
(soccer) An arc whose center is the penalty spot, extending from the top of the penalty area.
n
(soccer) Action done by the person with the ball to protect the ball from the defender; the person concerned keeps his body between the ball and the defender.
v
(transitive, American football) To tackle (a player) using a shoestring tackle (“one made near the ground, close to a player's shoes”).
n
(American football) An offensive formation in which the quarterback receives the snap at a distance behind the center, often with a running back set to one or both sides of him.
n
(American football) An offense in which the quarterback sets up at a distance behind the center and the ball is snapped through the air.
n
(American football, basketball) A sudden change of direction and run for the sideline.
n
(American football) A touchdown.
n
(American football) The area between the last offensive lineman on either side of the center and the wide receiver on that side.
n
(American football) A particular position in American football, often a running back who lines up near the line of scrimmage and can function as a wide receiver.
n
(Australian rules football, slang) A goal.
n
(American football) A backward pass or handoff of a football from its position on the ground that puts the ball in play; a hike.
n
(American football) The player who snaps the ball to start the play.
n
(American football) A play where the quarterback receives the snap and immediately dives forward.
v
(American football slang) To slam the football to the ground, usually in celebration of scoring a touchdown, or to stop expiring time on the game clock after snapping the ball as to save time for the losing team to attempt to score the tying or winning points.
n
(sports) A long pass in American football or rugby in which the ball is given a brisk spin (about its longitudinal axis) as it is thrown so that it travels in a smooth arc without tumbling or wobbling.
n
(American football) A player playing the position of split end.
n
(American football slang) A football play in which most of the players run to one side of the field.
n
(American football) A special means of rushing the quarterback done to confuse the opposing team's offensive line.
n
(American football) An offensive formation in which three running backs line up in a row about five yards behind the quarterback, forming a shape like the letter T.
v
(Singapore, colloquial) To "hit on" or pursue a person that one is interested in.
n
(American football) A tackle that causes a loss of yardage for the opposing running back or wide receiver.
n
(American football) A running back or halfback who lines up furthest to the rear in an I formation.
v
(Australian rules football) to mark the football, especially overhead
v
(American football, Canadian football) Of any player with the ball, to kneel and place the ball on the ground, thereby ending the play and indicating they do not intend to advance with the ball.
v
(American football) To score a touchdown, especially after a long run.
n
(American football, Canadian football) Abbreviation of touchdown. [(American football, Canadian football) A six-point score occurring when the ball enters possession of a team's player in the opponent's end zone.]
v
(American football) To place the ball on a tee, ready for kickoff.
n
(American football) A rapid rate of play by the offense resulting from reducing the amount of time which elapses after one play ends and the next starts.
n
(rugby union, field hockey) An international match between the teams of two nations.
n
(American football) The set of yardage markers used by a chain crew to indicate the ten yards between the line of scrimmage from the previous first down and the line to gain, which the offense must reach in their series of four downs in order to retain possession of the ball.
n
(American football) The third down in a series that has a maximum of four downs; traditionally the last running/passing play before punting.
n
(American football) The situation where a team is forced to punt the football without having made any first downs.
v
(American football) Synonym of pass
v
(American football, slang) To intentionally throw an incomplete pass.
n
(American football) The position at the end of the offensive line whose primary jobs are to block and serve as a short receiver.
v
(American football) To score a touchdown
n
Alternative form of touchdown [(American football, Canadian football) A six-point score occurring when the ball enters possession of a team's player in the opponent's end zone.]
n
(American football) The result of a play (usually a kickoff or punt) in which the ball passes out the back of the end zone or a team otherwise gains possession of the ball in their own end zone.
n
(American football, Canadian football) A six-point score occurring when the ball enters possession of a team's player in the opponent's end zone.
n
(American football) A play in American football that uses deception and unorthodox strategies to fool the opposing team.
n
(American football) A formation that allows the quarterback to pass the ball or to give the ball to the fullback or to one of two running backs.
n
(American football) A field goal or extra point
n
(soccer) An instance of going past an opposition player with the ball in one's control.
n
(American football) A situation where one team surrenders the ball to the other team after failing to convert a touchdown, field goal or first down in four opportunities. This is in contrast to a turnover by interception or fumble.
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(American football) In the NFL, a timeout and warning given to the coaches with two minutes to go before the end of each half.
n
(American football) An option, for a team that has scored a touchdown, to gain two points by getting the ball into the end zone by a running or pass play, in lieu of a kicked extra point.
adj
(American football) Playing both offense and defense in the same game.
adj
(American football) an offensive line with more players on one side of the center than on the other
adv
Describing a play in American football in which the player runs the ball through the middle of the field through defenders.
n
Alternative form of up and under [(sports) A long punt.]
n
(American football) A blocking back who lines up approximately 1-3 yards behind the line of scrimmage in punting situations.
n
(American football) A player of the return team at kickoff
adv
(cricket, of a ball, hit by a batsman) In an upward direction, with the chance of being caught.
n
(American football, rugby) Vertical (upright) posts of the goal.
n
(American football) An offense that places a greater emphasis on passing than on running.
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(American football) An offensive football player whose position on the line of scrimmage is farthest from the ball and whose function is to principally to catch passes.
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(sports) The use of all the width of the pitch, from one side to the other.
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(American football) An offensive formation with an unbalanced line and a snap directly to the running back rather than the quarterback.
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(American football) A weak-side linebacker.
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(American football) A running back who is in formation near the line of scrimmage and outside the tackles, a slotback.
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(American football) A formation with two halfbacks, where one lines up just behind the line of scrimmage between the split end and the offensive tackle, and the other lines up behind the quarterback and next to the fullback.
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(American football) Territory.
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(American football) A defensive scheme which involves no deep defenders, person-to-person coverage and a heavy pass rush.
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