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| end |
in football, a player who lines up at one end of the line of scrimmage. [1/18 definitions] |
| forward pass |
a football pass made from behind the line of scrimmage to a player who is closer to the other team's goal. |
| halfback |
in football, one of two offensive players lined up on either side of the fullback behind the line of scrimmage. [1/2 definitions] |
| line1 |
in football, the players who form on the line of scrimmage. [1/21 definitions] |
| lineman |
in football, an offensive or defensive player whose usual position is at the line of scrimmage. [1/3 definitions] |
| screen pass |
in football, a quick, short forward pass to a receiver who is behind or just beyond the line of scrimmage. |
| scrimmage |
to participate or oppose in a scrimmage. [1/5 definitions] |
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