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slotback en · NOUN

Etymology

From slot + back.

Meanings

1. A particular position in American football, often a running back who lines up near the line of scrimmage and can function as a wide receiver.
2. (Canadian) A particular position in Canadian football, similar to a hybrid between wide receiver and running back.
   • If Hufnagel's looking for a hint, he might want to get his defence to focus on slotback P.K. Sam. Even though the Argos say they want to run the ball more, passing will remain the key part of the equation. 2009 August 28, Chris Zelkovich, “Sam hopes to boost Argos' sagging attack”, in Toronto Star:

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Synonyms

A-back