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tailback

The correct spelling is tailback.

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noun

Say it like: Tay-lba-k

The correct spelling is tailback. A line of motor vehicles causing or the result of traffic congestion or a traffic jam; backup.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A line of motor vehicles causing or the result of traffic congestion or a traffic jam; backup.
  2. 2.A running back or halfback who lines up furthest to the rear in an I formation.

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