Tail back
verb
When traffic lines up in a long queue.
The traffic began to tail back after the accident.
Often appears as...
- tail back for miles
- traffic tail back
noun
A defensive player in football who is positioned behind the line of scrimmage.
The tail back made a great play and stopped the forward.
Often appears as...
- powerful tail back
- tail back on the team
Usage tips
Technical
verb
When traffic lines up in a long queue.
The traffic began to tail back after the accident.
Often appears as...
- tail back for miles
- traffic tail back
noun
A defensive player in football who is positioned behind the line of scrimmage.
The tail back made a great play and stopped the forward.
Often appears as...
- powerful tail back
- tail back on the team
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Traffic Jams
Used to describe a common issue in traffic where cars are stopped or moving slowly.
Expect to tail back during rush hour.
Pro Tip 2/3Extent of Delay
It emphasizes the length of the traffic jam, indicating a significant waiting period.
The tail back stretched for several kilometers.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Events
It often results from unforeseen events like accidents or road construction.
Due to the parade, traffic began to tail back.
Pro Tip 1/3Traffic Jams
Used to describe a common issue in traffic where cars are stopped or moving slowly.
Expect to tail back during rush hour.
Pro Tip 2/3Extent of Delay
It emphasizes the length of the traffic jam, indicating a significant waiting period.
The tail back stretched for several kilometers.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Events
It often results from unforeseen events like accidents or road construction.
Due to the parade, traffic began to tail back.
Pro Tip 1/3Traffic Jams
Used to describe a common issue in traffic where cars are stopped or moving slowly.
Expect to tail back during rush hour.
Pro Tip 2/3Extent of Delay
It emphasizes the length of the traffic jam, indicating a significant waiting period.
The tail back stretched for several kilometers.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Events
It often results from unforeseen events like accidents or road construction.
Due to the parade, traffic began to tail back.
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