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ball hawk

/ˈbɔːl hɔːk/

Traducción: Término coloquial para un defensor en deportes, especialmente en fútbol americano o baloncesto, que es extremadamente hábil para interceptar pases o quitarle el balón a los rivales.

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/ˈbɔːl hɔːk/C1slangamericansport
  • esTérmino coloquial para un defensor en deportes, especialmente en fútbol americano o baloncesto, que es extremadamente hábil para interceptar pases o quitarle el balón a los rivales.

A slang term for a defensive player in sports, especially American football or basketball, who is exceptionally skilled at intercepting passes or stealing the ball from opponents.

  1. Skilled defensive playerC1informalamerican

    A player, especially in American football or basketball, who is exceptionally skilled at intercepting or stealing the ball from the opposing team.

    esJugador especialista en interceptar el balón

    • The cornerback is a real ball hawk; he intercepted three passes in the last game.
    • Her reputation as a ball hawk makes quarterbacks avoid throwing in her direction.
    • The team's defense relies heavily on their ball hawk to create turnovers.