aerial
2
6.1
- noun
- /ˈɛəriəl/
- Jargon
:
pase alto
- During the match, the highlight was an incredible aerial from the star player, soaring above defenders to make the catch.
- throw an aerial
Examples
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Yeah, it was a slow start by purple, but that aerial really made up for it.
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Jamie scores, throws an aerial, and spikes the ball.
Fiction book (1993) -
Look for that to continue this week, because Southampton averages 9.75 aerials won per game against teams that cross the ball more than 20 times per game.
Blog text (18) -
Robinson, for his part, added 98 yards on 13 carries while catching two of Gardner's aerials for 24 yards.
Blog text (16) -
The quarterback threw a perfect aerial pass to the receiver, who caught it just before crossing into the end zone.
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The team practiced their aerial plays every afternoon, focusing on high throws to reach the waiting receivers downfield.
Synonyms
2
3.8
A throw toward the opponent's end to move the ball downfield
Compounds
- Specialized
3
3.8
Taking photos of land and buildings from the air using a plane or drone
- Specialized
1
5.6
A long ladder on a fire truck that extends to reach high places and rescue people
- Specialized
1
9.1
A weapon released from a plane that moves under water to hit ships or submarines
- Specialized
A fire engine with a long ladder that can extend to reach high places for fighting fires or rescuing people
- UK
An antenna that points in one direction with one center rod and several side rods for TV and radio reception
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Aerial comes from the Latin root aer meaning 'air', so in sports an aerial is a long pass or throw that travels high through the air.