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trap play

DEFINITIONS OF: trap play

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n (American football) a play in which a defensive player is allowed to cross the line of scrimmage and then blocked off as the runner goes through the place the lineman vacated

Synonyms:
mousetrap
Type of:
maneuver, manoeuvre, play
a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
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