tailback
US /ˈteɪl.bæk/
UK /ˈteɪl.bæk/
1.
kesesakan lalu lintas, barisan panjang
a long line of traffic that is moving very slowly or not at all
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There was a huge tailback on the motorway after the accident.
Terdapat kesesakan lalu lintas yang teruk di lebuh raya selepas kemalangan itu.
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The holiday weekend always brings long tailbacks on major roads.
Hujung minggu cuti sentiasa membawa kesesakan lalu lintas yang panjang di jalan utama.
2.
tailback, running back
a player in American football who plays in the offensive backfield, typically carrying the ball
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The tailback broke through the defense for a touchdown.
Pemain tailback memecah pertahanan untuk touchdown.
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He was a star tailback in college before going pro.
Dia adalah tailback bintang di kolej sebelum menjadi profesional.