Synonyms: forward pass, aerial
Definition: a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer
Similar words: pass, passing, passing game, passing play
Definition: (American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
Usage: the coach sent in a passing play on third and long
Synonyms: antenna, aerial, transmitting aerial
Definition: an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals
Similar words: electrical device
Definition: a device that produces or is powered by electricity
Synonyms: aerial, aeriform, aery, airy, ethereal
Definition: characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air
Usage: figures light and aeriform come unlooked for and melt away- Thomas Carlyle; aerial fancies; an airy apparition; physical rather than ethereal forms
Similar words: insubstantial, unreal, unsubstantial
Definition: lacking material form or substance; unreal
Usage: as insubstantial as a dream; an insubstantial mirage on the horizon
Synonyms: aerial
Definition: existing or living or growing or operating in the air
Usage: aerial roots of a philodendron; aerial particles; small aerial creatures such as butterflies; aerial warfare; aerial photography; aerial cable cars
Similar words: free-flying
Definition: able to fly through the air (as a bird)
Usage: three chicks were raised to the free-flying stage