"offensive back" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: offensive backs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} offensive back (plural offensive backs)
  1. (American football) A player for the team in possession of the ball who lines up behind the line of scrimmage at the start of a play. Categories (topical): Football (American) Hyponyms: blocking back, fullback, halfback, quarterback, running back, slot back, tailback

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