tailback

A noun referring to the offensive back in American football who lines up farthest from the line of scrimmage, or the position itself.

• 🇪🇸Sustantivo que designa al corredor en el fútbol americano que se alinea más lejos de la línea de golpeo, o la propia posición.

1. Player position B2 formal american sport

   In American football, the offensive back who lines up farthest from the line of scrimmage, often responsible for running with the ball.

   • The tailback broke through the defensive line for a touchdown.
   • He was recruited as a tailback for the university team.
   • The coach praised the tailback's speed and agility.

   🇪🇸Corredor profundo

   Sinónimos: halfbackrunning back

2. Playing role B2 formal american sport

   The specific position of an offensive back who is positioned behind the fullback and is primarily a runner.

   • He has been playing tailback since high school.
   • The tailback's role is crucial for the running game.
   • She studied the tailback's movements to improve her own technique.

   🇪🇸Corredor de cola

   Sinónimos: halfbackrunning back

• tailbacks plural form
• tailbacks' possessive plural form
• tailback's possessive singular form