Word: backlines
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: back
lines
Definition: Plural of backline. The imaginary tactical line across the field that passes through the backs, through their primary line of attack/defence (i.e. excluding any players in a more backward defensive position).
Morphemes:
Affix: back
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The backrest, the part of a piece of furniture which receives the human back.
Affix: line
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The goal line; a line marking each end of the playing field or pitch; where the goals stand
Etymology Compounds: Affix: linea
Language: la
Decoded: linea
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A boundary line.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.