end run

/ɛnd rən/
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Other forms: end runs

Definitions of end run
  1. noun
    (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line
    synonyms: sweep
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    type of:
    run, running, running game, running play
    (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team
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