"forward pass" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: forward passes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} forward pass (plural forward passes)
  1. (rugby and American football) A pass in the forward direction, advancing toward the goal, generally illegal except in American football, once per play, from behind the line of scrimmage. Categories (topical): Football (American), Rugby Translations (foul in rugby): přihrávka dopředu [masculine] (Czech)
    Sense id: en-forward_pass-en-noun-WfBG3tG- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: American-football, ball-games, football, games, hobbies, lifestyle, rugby, sports

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