shovel pass
noun
Definition of shovel pass
: a short underhand pass (as in football)
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First Known Use of shovel pass
1940
SHOVEL PASS Defined for English Language Learners
shovel pass
noun
Definition of shovel pass for English Language Learners
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American football : a short pass made by throwing the ball underhand or with a sidearm motion
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