Touchback
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Touchback is a noun meaning (American football) The result of a play (usually a kickoff or punt) in which the ball passes out the back of the end zone or a team otherwise gains possession of the ball in their own end zone.
Meaning
(American football) The result of a play (usually a kickoff or punt) in which the ball passes out the back of the end zone or a team otherwise gains possession of the ball in their own end zone.
Word Forms
- touchbacks
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include return, touch-down, touchdown, runback, returner, kickout.
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