Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

running play

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.08 in modern English

Syllables: run-ning -play
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

n

(American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team

Example Sentences

"the defensive line braced to stop the run"
"the coach put great emphasis on running"

Synonyms

run running running game

Questions

What does running play mean?: (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team

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