audible

/ˈɔːdəbəl/
adjective
  1. Loud enough to be heard.
    • The sound of the distant thunder was just audible through the closed window.
    • The teacher's voice was barely audible over the noise of the风扇.
    • She spoke in a whisper so quiet it was almost not audible.
noun
  1. In American football, a play called out loud by the quarterback at the line of scrimmage to change the planned play.
    • He changed the play at the last second with a quick audible.
    • The quarterback called an audible when he saw the defense blitzing.
    • The team practiced their audibles every day to avoid confusion on the field.
verb
  1. To call an audible in American football.
    • The quarterback audibled to a running play when he saw the coverage.
    • He audibled out of the original play because the defense was too strong.
    • The coach trusts his quarterback to audible whenever necessary.
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