outside back

noun

a back whose primary job it is to exploit space created by the inside backs, i.e. the outside centre, both wingers, and the full back

Meanings

nounoutside back (plural outside backs)

plural outside backs

  1. ball gamesa back whose primary job it is to exploit space created by the inside backs, i.e. the outside centre, both wingers, and the full back
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APA

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Chicago

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