roach back
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- roach-backed adjective
Etymology
Origin of roach back
First recorded in 1660–70; special use of roach 3
Example Sentences
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Today, the American Kennel Club defines French bulldogs as having a “square head with bat ears and the roach back.”
From New York Times
The Bears brought Roach back in 2011 on a $4.5 million, two-year contract.
From Chicago Tribune
The Bears received a contract proposal from Urlacher’s agent on Thursday and if the Bears re-sign Urlacher, they likely would bring Roach back as a strong-side linebacker, the position he’s primarily played since 2008.
From Chicago Tribune
There is the roach back from a noble dome.
From Project Gutenberg
It is necessary to guard against birds which show any tendency toward crooked or roach back, hump back, crooked tails, or twisted wings.
From Project Gutenberg
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