"countback" meaning in All languages combined

See countback on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: countbacks [plural]
Etymology: count + back Etymology templates: {{compound|en|count|back}} count + back Head templates: {{en-noun}} countback (plural countbacks)
  1. (sports) A procedure used to determine which of two equal finishers is the winner, based on past performance Categories (topical): Sports
    Sense id: en-countback-en-noun-GE58w9E5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Inflected forms

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