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slotback

American  
[slot-bak] / ˈslɒtˌbæk /

noun

Football.
  1. an offensive back who lines up about one yard behind the gap in the line between a tackle and an end stationed a distance outside of the tackle.

  2. the position played by this back.


Etymology

Origin of slotback

First recorded in 1960–65; slot 1 + back 1

Example Sentences

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Sheffield, a juco-transfer slotback, led all pass-catchers with 121 yards on three receptions.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 22, 2023

The slotback, who spent seven years at WSU and tallied 1,966 career yards, had a nice session catching deep passes from Coug quarterback Cameron Ward.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 28, 2023

He’s taken reps at both slotback and outside receiver.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 23, 2023

The play was a reverse to slotback Kai Puailoa-Rojas, who pulled up and threw downfield to quarterback Xavier Arline.

From Washington Post • Nov. 12, 2022

Bell, a seventh-year slotback, exited the lineup early in the game and emerged from the locker room after halftime with his right arm in a sling.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 9, 2022

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