"flexbone" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: flexbones [plural]
Etymology: Blend of flexible + wishbone Etymology templates: {{blend|en|flexible|wishbone}} Blend of flexible + wishbone Head templates: {{en-noun}} flexbone (plural flexbones)
  1. (American football) A formation involving three running backs in which a fullback is lined up behind the quarterback and two slotbacks are lined up behind the line of scrimmage at each end of the offensive line. Wikipedia link: Flexbone formation Categories (topical): Football (American)
    Sense id: en-flexbone-en-noun-p7UDAmuQ Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: American-football, ball-games, football, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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