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Vocabulary Entry
tailback
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A player positioned behind the offensive line in football, typically responsible for running with the ball and blocking.
Example Sentences
"The tailback sprinted through the gap in the defense."
"In the last game, the coach praised the tailback for his agility."
"She played tailback in high school and broke several school records."
V
verb
To create or cause a backup of vehicles or people, typically used in a traffic context.
Example Sentences
"The accident on the highway tailbacked traffic for miles."
"When the parade started, it tailbacked the main street."
"Heavy rain tailbacked the commuters on their way home."