"slotback" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: slotbacks [plural]
Etymology: slot + back Etymology templates: {{compound|en|slot|back}} slot + back Head templates: {{en-noun}} slotback (plural slotbacks)
  1. (American football) A particular position in American football, often a running back who lines up near the line of scrimmage and can function as a wide receiver. Categories (topical): Football (American)
    Sense id: en-slotback-en-noun-oI6sH4wS 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. (Canadian football) A particular position in Canadian football, similar to a hybrid between wide receiver and running back. Tags: Canadian Categories (topical): Canadian football
    Sense id: en-slotback-en-noun-Tk7Nv3tY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 51 49 Topics: ball-games, football, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: A-back

Inflected forms

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