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running play vs reverse

reverse vs running play

running play and reverse both are nouns.

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

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

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
running play Yes No No No
reverse Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, reverse is a hyponym of running play; that is, reverse is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than running play:
  • running play: (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team
  • 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
Other hyponyms of running play include draw, draw play, end run, sweep, return, rush, rushing.
running play (noun) reverse (noun)
(American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team (American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction
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
running play (adjective) reverse (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
running play (verb) reverse (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 running play and reverse

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