forward pass

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Synonyms: forward passes

Antonyms: forward passes

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|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]].

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