"spiral pass" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: spiral passes [plural]
Etymology: from the helical spiral that a point at the circumference of the spinning ball traces as it moves forward Head templates: {{en-noun}} spiral pass (plural spiral passes)
  1. (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. Categories (topical): Sports
    Sense id: en-spiral_pass-en-noun-dl5EeGaE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Inflected forms

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