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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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On the first play of his next series, Mateer threw a high-arching pass deep downfield to slotback DT Sheffield, who jumped for a sideline catch and ran for a 60-yard score.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 1, 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

Reserve slotback Orion Peters will see his playing role expand.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 10, 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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