FUMBLE

Fumble

A fumble in American and Canadian football occurs when a player who has possession and control of the ball loses it before being downed or scoring. By rule, it is any act other than passing, kicking, punting, or successful handing that results in loss of player possession. A fumble may be forced by a defensive player who either grabs or punches the ball or butts the ball with his helmet . A fumbled ball may be recovered and advanced by either team . It is one of three events that can cause a turnover, where possession of the ball can change during play.

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fumble

Noun

  1. A ball etc. that has been dropped

Verb

  1. To idly touch or nervously handle
    Waiting for the interview, he fumbled with his tie.
    He fumbled the key into the lock.
  2. To grope awkwardly in trying to find something
    He fumbled for his keys.
    He fumbled his way to the light-switch.
  3. To blunder uncertainly.
    He fumbled through his prepared speech.
  4. To grope about in perplexity; to seek awkwardly.
    to fumble for an excuse
  5. To drop a ball or a baton etc.
  6. To handle much; to play childishly; to turn over and over.


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