underthrow
Definitions
To throw a pass that falls short of the receiver. (May take either the thrown pass or the receiver as its direct object.)
Examples
“The underthrown pass⟳ was knocked down.”
“During the Jets’ recent 1-3 slide⟳, Favre has repeatedly missed and underthrown receivers on his way to a single touchdown pass⟳ and six interceptions.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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