Forward Pass (Noun)
Meaning
A pass to a receiver downfield from the passer.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The quarterback dropped back and launched a forward pass down the sideline to his favorite receiver.
- The forward pass was incomplete as the defender knocked the ball out of the receiver's hands.
- The coach called a forward pass play on third down, hoping to catch the defense off guard.
- The quarterback's forward pass was intercepted by the safety, who returned it for a touchdown.
- The receiver sprinted past the defender and caught the forward pass in stride, taking it all the way to the end zone.