Word: touchback
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: touch
back
Definition: 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.
Morphemes:
Affix: touch
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A disposal of the ball during a game, i.e. a kick or a handball.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: tochier
Language: fro
Decoded: tochier
Meaning: to touch
Affix: down
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A single play, from the time the ball is snapped (the start) to the time the whistle is blown (the end) when the ball is down, or is downed.
Affix: back
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: In some team sports, a position behind most players on the team.