"dimeback" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dimebacks [plural]
Etymology: Blend of dime + quarterback. Modelled on quarterback: both the quarter (“25 cents”) and the dime (“10 cents”) are American coins, though quarterback was not named for the coin. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|dime|quarterback}} Blend of dime + quarterback, {{m|en|quarterback}} quarterback, {{m|en|quarter||25 cents}} quarter (“25 cents”), {{m|en|dime||10 cents}} dime (“10 cents”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} dimeback (plural dimebacks)
  1. (American football) A sixth defensive back (in addition to two cornerbacks, two safeties and a nickelback) who is deployed for additional pass coverage. Categories (topical): Football (American) Synonyms: dime back Related terms: nickelback, quarterback
    Sense id: en-dimeback-en-noun-XDQMxVZS Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: American-football, ball-games, football, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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