Definitions for backfield
ˈbækˌfildback·field

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1. backfieldnoun

   the offensive football players who line up behind the linemen

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1. backfieldnoun

   The area of play behind either the offensive or defensive line.

2. backfieldnoun

   The players positioned in this area.

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1. backfield

   In sports, specifically in American and Canadian football, backfield refers to the area of the playing field that is behind the line of scrimmage. It is typically where the running backs, quarterback, and fullback are positioned. Backfield could also refer to these particular players collectively.

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1. Backfield

   The backfield is the area of an American football field behind the line of scrimmage. The backfield or offensive backfield can also refer to members of offense who begin plays behind the line, typically including any backs on the field, such as the quarterback, running back, and/or fullback.

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1. • Formation

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce backfield?

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   Daniel

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How to say backfield in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of backfield in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of backfield in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of backfield in a Sentence

1. Big Daddy Lipscomb:

   I just wrap my arms around the whole backfield and peel 'em one by one until I get to the ball carrier. Him I keep.

2. Jon Robinson:

   I just talked to Julio an hour ago, and he’s fired up to get here and start working with his new guys, he gives us real multiplicity on offense. We’re high on [free-agent wideout]Josh Reynoldstoo, and imagine Julio,A.J. Brownand Josh Reynolds in the pattern, withDerrick Henryin the backfield. You pack the box for Derrick and, I mean, someone’s gonna be open for Ryan [Tannehill] to hit.

3. Terrell Davis:

   If Matthew Stafford win this game, if Matthew Stafford wan na win this game, Joe Mixon fingerprint needs to be all over this game because Joe Mixon is an exceptional running back, not only when you're talking about trying to keep The Rams defensive line from just pinning the ears back and going for the quarterback, but you’re talking about a guy who gets the ball out of the backfield. He’s really elusive when he gets those nice plays that he runs.

4. Brandon Hyde:

   A little backfield action.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=backfield
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Backfield
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=backfield
5. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=backfield