Meaning Of The Word Tailback

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Tailback Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Tailback?

tailback
countable noun: A tailback is a long line of traffic stretching back along a road, which moves very slowly or not at all, for example because of road works or an accident.

tailback in American English
the running back farthest from the line of scrimmage, positioned directly behind the center
noun: the offensive back who lines up farthest behind the line of scrimmage, as in a single wingback or double wingback formation

tailback in British English
noun: a queue of traffic stretching back from an obstruction

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