definition of
passing

[1] #1 passing n. [pass, passing play, passing game] (American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate; "the coach sent in a passing play on third and long". wn

[2] #2 passing n. [loss, departure, exit, expiration, going, release] euphemistic expressions for death; "thousands mourned his passing". wn

[3] #3 passing r. [extremely, exceedingly, super] to an extreme degree; "extremely cold"; "extremely unpleasant". wn

[4] #4 passing a. [pass] of advancing the ball by throwing it; "a team with a good passing attack"; "a pass play". wn

[5] #5 passing s. allowing you to pass (e.g., an examination or inspection) satisfactorily; "a passing grade". wn