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Meaning of throw-forward in English:

throw-forward

Pronunciation /ˌθrəʊˈfɔːwəd/

noun

Rugby

  • An illegal act of throwing or passing the ball in a direction towards the opposing team’s dead-ball line.

    The more usual term is forward pass.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Laws Game Football. From throw + forward.