Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

approach play

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.85 in modern English

Syllables: ap-proach -play
IPA

26

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A play which advances a teams position but does not score.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Jordan Henderson had a shot saved and other chances were spurned as England fashioned some magnificent approach play only to fail to apply the final flourish."

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does approach play mean?: A play which advances a teams position but does not score.

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