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running backs

running backs is the plural of running back.

Meaning of running back

Noun

running back (plural running backs)

  1. An offensive back whose primary role is to be the ballcarrier.
    Synonyms:
    RB

Questions about running backs

What is running backs the plural of?
Running backs is the plural of running back.

Words near running backs in the dictionary

  1. running away
  2. running away from
  3. running away together
  4. running away with
  5. running back
  6. running backs
  7. running barefoot through
  8. running battle
  9. running battles
  10. running before
  11. running behind

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