nickelback

Etymology 1

Blend of nickel + quarterback. Modelled on quarterback: both the quarter (“25 cents”) and the nickel (“5 cents”) are American coins, though quarterback was not named for the coin.

noun

  1. (American football) A fifth defensive back (in addition to two cornerbacks and two safeties) who is deployed for additional pass coverage.

Etymology 2

nickel + back

noun

  1. Alternative form of Nickelback

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