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hang time

noun

  1. the length of time that a football remains in the air after being kicked.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of hang time1

First recorded in 1970–75

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Example Sentences

If Araiza punts it past the point where the returner started but high in the air, the extra hang time might let the returner square up to start a better return.

Did it afford you a lot more hang time with the guys, since you're basically the fourth member of the Wolf Pack in this movie?

While this longer hang time creates wines with mass appeal, it affects wines on a fundamental chemical level.

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