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reverse vs running play

running play vs reverse

reverse and running play both are nouns.

reverse is an adjective but running play is not an adjective.

reverse is a verb but running play is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reverse Yes Yes Yes No
running play Yes No No No
As nouns, running play is a hypernym of reverse; that is, running play is a word with a broader meaning than reverse:
  • reverse: (American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction
  • running play: (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team
Other hypernyms of reverse include run, running, running game.
reverse (noun) running play (noun)
(American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team
turning in the opposite direction
the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
a relation of direct opposition
reverse (adjective) running play (adjective)
of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle
directed or moving toward the rear
reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect
reverse (verb) running play (verb)
change to the contrary
turn inside out or upside down
reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
rule against
cancel officially
Difference between reverse and running play

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