Word: slotbacks
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: slot
backs
Definition: Plural of slotback. A particular position in American football, often a running back who lines up near the line of scrimmage and can function as a wide receiver.
Morphemes:
Affix: slot
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The area between the last offensive lineman on either side of the center and the wide receiver on that side.
Affix: back
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: In some team sports, a position behind most players on the team.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the plural of nouns that correctly take just an "s" in the plural. See greengrocer’s apostrophe.