"runback" meaning in All languages combined

See runback on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: runbacks [plural]
Etymology: run + back Etymology templates: {{compound|en|run|back}} run + back Head templates: {{en-noun}} runback (plural runbacks)
  1. (American football) The act of returning a kicked ball, such as from a punt or kickoff Categories (topical): Football (American)
    Sense id: en-runback-en-noun-q4owCaiG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 51 49 Topics: American-football, ball-games, football, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
  2. A managed reduction of output in a power plant.
    Sense id: en-runback-en-noun-ugljJ4cE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 51 49
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Related terms: run back, running back

Inflected forms

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