English Explanatory Dictionary

tailback

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A line of motor vehicles causing or the result of traffic congestion or a traffic jam.
  2. A running back or halfback who lines up furthest to the rear in an I formation.

Pronunciation

/ˈteɪlˌbæk/

Word forms

tailback tailbacks

Etymology

From tail + back.

Synonyms

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