pass receiver (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: ˈpæs rɪˌsiːvər
Definition
A player in sports like American football or rugby who catches the ball after it has been thrown or passed by a teammate.
Examples
The wide receiver is the primary pass receiver for the team.
He made a spectacular catch, becoming the key pass receiver in the final minutes.
How to Use pass receiver
- pass receiver (collocation)
- A player whose role is to catch passes. — "The team needs a more reliable pass receiver."
- wide receiver (collocation)
- A specific position in American football that primarily catches passes. — "He was drafted as a wide receiver out of college."
- tight end (collocation)
- A hybrid position in American football that can block or receive passes. — "The tight end lined up on the offensive line."
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