"checkdown" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: checkdowns [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} checkdown (plural checkdowns)
  1. (American football) A short pass to a running back or tight end made due to the primary receivers being covered. Categories (topical): Football (American)
    Sense id: en-checkdown-en-noun-Ry204Brk Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: American-football, ball-games, football, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Inflected forms

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