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back four en · NOUN

Meanings

  1. The set of four defenders in a team.
    • Despite dominating possession and territory, they were being comfortably contained by Everton's well-organised midfield and diligent back four. 2011 December 10, David Ornstein, “Arsenal 1 - 0 Everton”, in BBC Sport:
    • With Wales in a back four, England found joy out wide. The defensive effort impressed though, and Neco Williams courageously took a driven strike from Rashford to the head as Wales stood firm, but then, concern hit. 2022 November 29, Ian Mitchelmore, “Wales put out of World Cup misery by England as sobering tournament must signal changing of the guard”, in WalesOnline:
    • It was a comfortable evening for the Gunners’ back four.

Forms

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back fours Number=Plur lexicographic

Deriveds

flat back four