Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bak-feeld]
- /ˈbækˌfild/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bak-feeld]
- /ˈbækˌfild/
Definitions of backfield word
- noun backfield the area behind the line of scrimmage from which the backfield begin each play 3
- noun backfield the set of four offensive backs, including the quarterback and some combination of running backs and flankers 3
- noun backfield the set of defensive backs, usually three, four, or five, who are primarily responsible for covering the pass receivers 3
- noun backfield either of the areas where the backs are positioned 3
- noun backfield (used with a plural verb) the members of the team who, on offense, are stationed behind the linemen and, on defense, behind the linebackers. 1
- noun backfield their positions considered as a unit. 1
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Origin of backfield
First appearance:
before 1910 One of the 15% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1910-15; back1 + field
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Parts of speech for Backfield
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
backfield popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
backfield usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with backfield
- who sang backfield in motion?
- what is the backfield in football?
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