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blocking back

blocking back noun: a fullback or a running back whose primary role is to block for the tailback or quarterback, rather than carry the ball.

Noun

blocking back (plural blocking backs)

  1. A fullback or a running back whose primary role is to block for the tailback or quarterback, rather than carry the ball.

Forms of blocking back

pluralblocking backs

Questions about blocking back

What does blocking back mean?
Blocking back means a fullback or a running back whose primary role is to block for the tailback or quarterback, rather than carry the ball.
What part of speech is blocking back?
Blocking back is a noun.
What is the plural of blocking back?
The plural of blocking back is blocking backs.

Words near blocking back in the dictionary

  1. blockiest
  2. blockily
  3. blockiness
  4. blocking
  5. blocking and tackling
  6. blocking back
  7. blocking backs
  8. blocking bet
  9. blocking bets
  10. blocking course
  11. blocking courses

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