fly route

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A pattern run by a receiver, straight upfield towards the end zone, with the aim of outrunning any defensive backs and getting behind them, catching an undefended pass while running untouched for a touchdown.

Word forms

fly route fly routes

Synonyms

fly straight route vertical route streak route go route
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