Tailback and Wingback

Tailback

Tailback noun - (American football) the person who plays tailback.
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Wingback and tailback are semantically related in football position topic. In some cases you can use "Wingback" instead a noun "Tailback".

Wingback

Wingback noun - (American football) the position of the offensive back who lines up behind or outside the end.
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Tailback and wingback are semantically related in football position topic. You can use "Tailback" instead a noun "Wingback".
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