back row

English

Alternative forms

• back-row, backrow

Noun

back row (plural back rows)

1. The last row of seats in a theater or any group of seats.
2. A row near the back of the theater or group of seats.
3. (rugby) The row of players in a scrum, consisting of two flankers and a number eight.

Usage notes

The back row of a cinema is associated with amorous behavior by couples. The back row of a classroom is associated with delinquent behavior by students wishing to avoid the teacher's attention.

Derived terms

• backrower

Translations

rugby

• Catalan: tercera línia (ca) f
• Irish: líne chúil f

Anagrams

• row back, row-back