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Definition of Fair catch
1. Noun. (American football) a catch of a punt on the fly by a defensive player who has signalled that he will not run and so should not be tackled.
Generic synonyms: Catch, Grab, Snap, Snatch
Category relationships: American Football, American Football Game
Category relationships: American Football, American Football Game
Definition of Fair catch
1. Noun. (American football) A call on a kicking play in which the receiver waves his hand to indicate that he will not run with the ball, assuring that he will not be tackled after catching it. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com