Aerial (Noun)
Meaning 1
An electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
A pass to a receiver downfield from the passer.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The quarterback dropped back and launched a deep aerial to his favorite target, who sprinted down the sideline to catch the ball.
- The crowd gasped as the aerial sailed through the air, a perfect spiral with just enough arc to allow the receiver to catch up to it.
- On third and long, the quarterback heaved a long aerial down the middle of the field, hoping to find a receiver open behind the defense.
- The receiver got behind the defender and the quarterback lofted a high aerial to the corner of the end zone, where his teammate streaked in to catch the touchdown pass.
- The quarterback slung a sidearm aerial to the receiver, who made a spectacular one-handed catch while being draped by a defender.