fly route

English

Noun

fly route (plural fly routes)

  1. (American football) A pattern run by a receiver, straight upfield towards the end zone, with the aim of outrunning any defensive backs and getting behind them, catching an undefended pass while running untouched for a touchdown.
    Synonyms: fly, straight route, vertical route, streak route, go route
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