EGAVE

backfield

About 0.08 uses per million words.

Meaning

  1. noun The rear part of the field of play, particularly Synonym of outfield. The area behind the line of scrimmage occupied before the snap by the team on offense. The area behind either the offensive or defensive line.
  2. noun Synonym of outfield.
  3. noun The area behind the line of scrimmage occupied before the snap by the team on offense.
  4. noun The area behind either the offensive or defensive line.
  5. noun The players occupying this area.

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Word family

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