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ˈteɪlˌbæktail·back

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. tailbacknoun

    (American football) the person who plays tailback

  2. tailbacknoun

    (American football) the position of the offensive back on a football team who lines up farthest from the line of scrimmage

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  1. tailbacknoun

    A line of motor vehicles caught up in traffic congestion; a traffic jam

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  1. tailback

    A tailback is a term used mainly in American and Canadian football. It generally refers to the offensive back who lines up farthest from the line of scrimmage or behind all the other offensive players, typically positioned three to five yards behind the quarterback. Their primary roles are to receive a hand-off from the quarterback and run the ball, provide pass-protection for the quarterback, and as a receiver for pass plays. They are also known as halfbacks or running backs.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of tailback in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of tailback in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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