slotback

English

Etymology

slot +‎ back

Noun

slotback (plural slotbacks)

1. (American football) A particular position in American football, often a running back who lines up near the line of scrimmage and can function as a wide receiver.
2. (Canadian football) A particular position in Canadian football, similar to a hybrid between wide receiver and running back.
   • 2009 August 28, Chris Zelkovich, “Sam hopes to boost Argos' sagging attack”, in Toronto Star‎^[1]:

     If Hufnagel's looking for a hint, he might want to get his defence to focus on slotback P.K. Sam. Even though the Argos say they want to run the ball more, passing will remain the key part of the equation.

Synonyms

• A-back

Anagrams

• backlots