dimeback
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See also: dime back
English
[edit]Alternative forms
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Blend of dime + quarterback. Modelled on quarterback: both the quarter (“25 cents”) and the dime (“10 cents”) are American coins, though quarterback was not named for the coin.
Noun
[edit]dimeback (plural dimebacks)
- (American football) A sixth defensive back (in addition to two cornerbacks, two safeties and a nickelback) who is deployed for additional pass coverage.