tailback

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

• 🇫🇷Nom désignant, au football américain, le porteur de ballon placé le plus en retrait de la ligne de mêlée, ou la position elle-même.

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.

   🇫🇷Demie offensive

   Synonymes: 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.

   🇫🇷Demmi-offensif (football américain)

   Synonymes: halfbackrunning back

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