tailback
(American football) A running back or halfback who lines up furthest to the rear in an I formation.
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(American football) A running back or halfback who lines up furthest to the rear in an I formation.
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(UK, Irish, Commonwealth) A line of motor vehicles causing or the result of traffic congestion or a traffic jam.
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