Alternative spelling of dropout

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of drop off

present participle of drop off

one who dropkicks.

A sudden downward slope. / The precipitous outer side of a coral reef, facing the open sea. / A sudden decrease. / A delivery; the act of leaving a package, etc.

(rugby union, rugby league) A goal scored by kicking the ball through the goal from open play, after the ball has touched the ground.

(American football) Of a quarterback or other player in the backfield, to take a number of steps back from the line of scrimmage immediately after the snap or hike of the ball, to avoid defenders.

(American football) The act by a player in the backfield of dropping back from the line of scrimmage after the hike of the ball.

plural of drop back

(American football) The act by a player in the backfield of dropping back from the line of scrimmage after the hike of the ball.