runback
runback Lexical Profile
runback Game Scores & Validity
• noun
North American In gridiron football, an act or instance of running with the ball toward the opponent's goal line after catching a kick, punt, interception, or fumble.
"The rookie cornerback electrified the home crowd with a ninety-yard runback for a touchdown."
A rematch or immediate repeat of a competition, game, or contest, especially in esports and combat sports.
"After losing the championship match by a narrow margin, the challenger immediately demanded a runback."
A backward flow of liquid, such as condensed vapor returning to a still in distillation or melted ice refreezing further back on an aircraft wing.
"Pilots must monitor the de-icing system carefully to prevent water runback from refreezing on unprotected parts of the wing."