nickelback
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See also: Nickelback and nickel back
English
[edit]Pronunciation
[edit]Etymology 1
[edit]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.
Alternative forms
[edit]Noun
[edit]nickelback (plural nickelbacks)
- (American football) A fifth defensive back (in addition to two cornerbacks and two safeties) who is deployed for additional pass coverage.
Related terms
[edit]Etymology 2
[edit]Noun
[edit]nickelback (plural nickelbacks)
- Alternative form of Nickelback