Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pass rush

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.38 in modern English

Syllables: pass rush
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A defensive tactic which involves one or more players charging towards the quarterback either to get a sack or other pressure.

Example Sentences

"Coach Ron Rivera was hired to restore pride and discipline (and winning seasons) to a decaying franchise, and for a defensive-minded coach, buttressing the pass rush with the best defensive end prospect in the class is a reasonable way to start."

Inflected Forms

pass rushes (plural)

Questions

What does pass rush mean?: A defensive tactic which involves one or more players charging towards the quarterback either to get a sack or other pressure.

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