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Vinony

backfield

noun

  1. area and players behind the line of scrimmage in American/Canadian football
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈbækˌfild/ / /ˈbakfiːld/

noun

Etymology: From back + field.

  1. The rear part of the field of play, particularly
  2. The rear part of the field of play, particularly
  3. The rear part of the field of play, particularly

    “Moving the ball directly out of the backfield is the greatest form of attack there is.”

    “Cheryl Salisbury[…]moved back to defense, and became a veteran force on the backfield. By 2003 she was captain of the Matildas, but still found enough time to hone her skills for the WUSA[…]”

  4. The players occupying this area.

    “Maryland's football team practiced for the third straight day yesterday without its starting backfield.”