pass receiver
- noun
- /pæs rɪˈsiːvər/
- Jargon
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receptor de pase
- He would then become the Chiefs' second-leading career pass receiver, though he would still be about 500 receptions behind tight end Tony Gonzalez.
Examples
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During the game, the quarterback relied heavily on his star pass receiver to secure crucial yards after the catch.
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The coach praised the young pass receiver for his ability to create separation from defenders on the field.
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He would then become the Chiefs' second-leading career pass receiver, though he would still be about 500 receptions behind tight end Tony Gonzalez.
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At the top of the stat sheet, the talented rookie emerged as the team's leading pass receiver this season.
Synonyms
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2.7
A person who gets something someone sends, gives, or throws
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6.3
In American football, a player on offense who lines up next to the tackle and blocks and catches passes
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6.5
A player near the side of the field who catches passes in American football
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A player who receives forward passes, like a wide receiver or tight end
An American football player who stands near the sideline to catch passes
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a player who catches passes' is directly and compositionally derived from 'pass' (an act of sending the ball) + 'receiver' (one who receives). This noun‑noun compound simply denotes 'one who receives a pass', a transparent, cross-linguistically common role-labeling pattern that a B1 learner knowing both constituents would readily understand.
Etymology
Pass receiver comes from a simple football image: a player waits to catch a thrown pass, so the receiver reaches out and takes the ball. That's why it means 'a player who catches forward passes'.