Definition of forward pass Forward pass

for•ward pass

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What does forward pass mean?

Noun
forward pass - a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer
		aerial
		passing game, passing play, passing, pass success in satisfying a test or requirement; "his future depended on his passing that test"; "he got a pass in introductory chemistry"
		flare pass, flare a short forward pass to a back who is running toward the sidelines; "he threw a flare to the fullback who was tackled for a loss"

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forward pass (Noun)
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 .