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noun
The act by a player in the backfield of dropping back from the line of scrimmage after the hike of the ball.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: American-football, ball-games, football, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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verb
Of a quarterback or other player in the backfield, to take a number of steps back from the line of scrimmage immediately after the snap or hike of the ball, to avoid defenders.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: American-football, ball-games, football, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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verb
To move to a lower (or slower) position in a race or competition; to slow down so as to meet up with someone behind oneself
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see drop, back.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
take position in the rear, as in a military formation or in the line of scrimmage in football
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: move
verb
to lag or linger behind
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: drag, trail, get behind, hang back, drop behind
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: lag, dawdle, fall back, fall behind
History
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