• Passer

    Pronunciation

    • RP IPA: /ˈpɑːsÉ™(r)/
    • US IPA: /ˈpæsÉ™r/
    • Rhymes: -æsÉ™(r)

    Full definition of passer

    Noun

    passer

    (plural passers)
    1. (sports) Someone who passes, someone who makes a passEngland coach Sven Göran Eriksson hailed midfielder David Beckham as possibly the best passer in the world. - BBC Sport - Eriksson salutes Beckham brillianceA fearless tackler in defence, Wilkinson is a fine passer and one of the most consistent goalkickers in world rugby. - BBC Sport - World Cup midfield generals - Jonny Wilkinson
    2. (American football) A football player who makes a forward pass, who may be (but not limited to) the quarterback.
    3. (chess) A passed pawn.
    4. (archaic) One who passes; a passenger.
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