hand-off
Americannoun
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Football.
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an offensive play in which a player, usually a back, hands the ball to a teammate.
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the ball itself during the execution of such a transfer.
He fumbled the hand-off.
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Aviation. the condition or period in which control or surveillance of an aircraft is transferred from one control center to another.
noun
verb
Etymology
Origin of hand-off
First recorded in 1895–1900; noun use of verb phrase hand off
Example Sentences
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His went over in the corner for his second - following a lengthy video review after a Jake Connor hand-off - Connor then converting for a second time.
From BBC
D’Amaro’s elevation comes six years after Disney’s disastrous CEO hand-off to then-parks chief Bob Chapek, who was D’Amaro’s boss for many years.
From Los Angeles Times
Three tries at this World Cup, including a sharp finish from a strong hand-off against the Black Ferns, mean England wing Dow will have to be on high alert defensively.
From BBC
Sing is probably the best kicker in the Red Roses squad, striking the ball prodigous distances, and is a rangy runner with a powerful hand-off.
From BBC
He related the story of his botched hand-off on the podcast he hosts with his brother, “New Heights.”
From Salon
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