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noun
A line of motor vehicles causing or the result of traffic congestion or a traffic jam.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Commonwealth, Ireland, UK
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Synonyms: backup
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A running back or halfback who lines up furthest to the rear in an I formation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: American-football, ball-games, football, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
(American football) the position of the offensive back on a football team who lines up farthest from the line of scrimmage
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: back
noun
(American football) the person who plays tailback
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: back
History
From tail + back.
Across languages
10 source translations are retained for this English entry.
