Definitions

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  • noun American football A particular position in American football, similar to a wide receiver.
  • noun Canadian football A particular position in Canadian football, similar to a hybrid between wide receiver and running back. This position is more common in the Canadian game than its American counterpart.

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Examples

  • Last year, then-freshman Trent Steelman led the offense from the start and, from the sound of it, anyway, transfer fullback Jared Hassin should team with slotback Pat Mealy to form a potent 1-2 running attack.

    Around the Independents 2010

  • Brian Cobbs has moved from the defensive to the offensive backfield, bringing speed to the slotback position.

    Around the Independents 2010

  • Another move was Malcolm Brown, from slotback to speedy wide receiver.

    Around the Independents 2010

  • West Virginia was trailing 13-7 before slotback Jock Sanders scored three touchdowns in the final 6: 13 of the third quarter to help the Mountaineers take control of the game.

    USATODAY.com 2008

  • The Midshipmen are in great shape in terms of experience heading into the season, with the exception of linebacker and slotback.

    Blue and Gold scrimmage about to start 2010

  • Washington's dismissal deals another blow to the offense after slotback Marcus Curry, who tied for the team lead in receptions last season, left the academy in May after he was dismissed from the team for detrimental conduct.

    Mario Washington dismissed from the academy 2010

  • Sophomore Gee Gee Greene has been getting a good deal of snaps at starting slotback in training camp and figures to get a lot of work today.

    Blue and Gold scrimmage about to start 2010

  • Fullback Vince Murray rushed for 971 yards on 182 carries (5.3 yards per carry) with six touchdowns, and slotback Marcus Curry had 585 yards and five touchdowns on 80 rushes for an average of 7.3 yards per carry.

    Spring practice gets underway 2010

  • Greene, a sophomore, had a 65-yard touchdown catch from quarterback Ricky Dobbs, and Snelson, another sophomore competing for playing time at slotback, had two catches for 13 yards, including a touchdown from Dobbs.

    Blue & Gold scrimmage highlights 2010

  • Campbell, the small, speedy Navy slotback said after being told he had matched

    USATODAY.com 2006

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