Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

upback

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: up-back
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A blocking back who lines up approximately one to three yards behind the line of scrimmage in punting situations.

Example Sentences

"But long snapper Steve Schmidt hit upback Bryan Crawford with the snap and Jason Arakgi recovered for the Lions at the Argo eight."

Etymology

From up + back.

Inflected Forms

upbacks (plural)

Synonyms

punt protector personal protector

Questions

What does upback mean?: A blocking back who lines up approximately one to three yards behind the line of scrimmage in punting situations.
Where does upback come from?: From up + back.

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