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noun
A pass made in a backward direction.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: American-football, ball-games, football, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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noun
The transfer of the radar identification of an aircraft from one controller to another when the aircraft enters the receiving controller's airspace and radio communications with the aircraft are transferred.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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noun
The passing of a completed project to another person or group.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: business
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noun
The act of pushing an opponent away with an open hand.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, rugby, sports
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noun
The transfer of control to another subsystem.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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History
Deverbal from hand off.
Across languages
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