BACKFIELD

backfield

(noun) the offensive football players who line up behind the linemen

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

backfield (plural backfields)

(soccer) The area of play behind either the offensive or defensive line.

The players positioned in this area.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

13 May 2024

AMISS

(adverb) in an improper or mistaken or unfortunate manner; “if you think him guilty you judge amiss”; “he spoke amiss”; “no one took it amiss when she spoke frankly”


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