flare pass
- noun
- /flɛr pæs/
- Jargon
:
pase de flare
- The team's strategy often includes a flare pass to exploit gaps in the defense.
Examples
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Did you see that flare pass during the game?
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On third down, they executed a quick flare pass to evade the defensive rush.
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The quarterback threw a flare pass to the running back, who then sprinted down the sideline.
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The quarterback threw a perfect flare pass to the running back.
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The quarterback completed a quick flare pass to the running back near the sideline.
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During practice, he perfected his flare pass to catch the defense off guard.
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The coach emphasized the importance of executing a precise flare pass for a successful play.
Synonyms
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3.8
A throw toward the opponent's end to move the ball downfield
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4.4
A play in American football where a player throws the ball forward to a teammate
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7.3
A short forward pass toward the sidelines to a moving back
A throw that aims the ball at a planned place for the receiver to catch
Surface Forms
Morphology
The term is a straightforward compound in which 'pass' (an act of sending the ball) is specified by 'flare' (a quick forward pass toward the sideline); the overall meaning is directly built from the constituent senses. Although it is sports-specific jargon, its sense is compositional and therefore understandable to a learner who knows both words.
Etymology
The noun flare pass comes from the picture of a player 'flaring' out toward the sideline while the quarterback makes a short pass. Because flare means moving out and pass is a short throw, the phrase means 'a short forward pass made to a back running toward the sidelines'.