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Of or pertaining to any organized, competitive, entertaining, and skillful activity or game requiring commitment, strategy, and fair play, in which a winner can be defined by objective means within a specified set of rules.

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kick returner

Sports; Football

A player on the receiving team who specializes in fielding kicks and running them back.

pass interference

Sports; Football

When a player illegally hinders an eligible receiver's opportunity to catch forward pass.

halfback

Sports; Football

A player position on offense, specifically in the T formation. Also known as a running back.

muff

Sports; Football

A loose ball that is dropped or mishandled while the player is attempting to gain possession.

huddle

Sports; Football

An on-field gathering of members of a team in order to receive instructions for the upcoming play.

stunt

Sports; Football

A tactic used by defensive players in which they switch roles in an attempt to get past the blockers.

dime back

Sports; Football

The second extra, or sixth total, defensive back. Named because a dime has the same value as two nickels.