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 Definitions of backfield  [ˈbækˌfild]  

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Definition of 'backfield' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) backfield
the members of a football team who, on offense, are stationed behind the linemen and, on defense, behind the linebackers.

2.  backfield
their positions considered as a unit.

Etymology:  (1910–15, Amer.)

Definition of 'backfield' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) backfield
the offensive football players who line up behind the linemen

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