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football play

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun football play has 1 sense
  1. football play - (American football) a play by the offensive team
    --1 is a kind of
    play
    --1 has particulars:
     touchback; run, running, running play, running game; pass, passing play, passing game, passing; handoff; tackle

Definitions from the Web

Term: Football Play

Description:

A football play is a planned sequence of actions designed by the offense or defense in a game of American football. It involves various formations, strategies, and movements aimed at scoring points or stopping the opponent from advancing.

Possible Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses/Usages:

Sense 1: Refers to a specific action or sequence of actions performed during a football game.

Example Sentence 1: The quarterback executed a brilliant football play, evading multiple defenders before throwing a touchdown pass.

Example Sentence 2: The linebacker anticipated the opponent's football play and quickly intercepted the pass.

Sense 2: Can also refer to a diagram or description of a football play.

Example Sentence 1: The coach drew up a new football play on the whiteboard, explaining the responsibilities of each player.

Example Sentence 2: The offensive coordinator shared the football play with the team, emphasizing the importance of timing and execution.

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