runback

/ˈrʌnˌbæk/
noun
  1. In sports, especially American football, a player who carries the ball and runs forward to gain yardage, or the act of running with the ball after a kick or turnover.
    • The runback broke through the defensive line and scored a touchdown.
    • She made a spectacular runback after intercepting the pass.
    • The team's best runback is known for his speed and agility.
  2. A return trip or journey back to a starting point, especially in a race or route.
    • We planned a quick runback to the car to grab our forgotten supplies.
    • The marathon course includes a runback along the river.
    • After the long hike, the runback to the campsite felt much faster.
  3. A replay or rerun of a recorded event, such as a video or audio clip.
    • The news channel showed a runback of the mayor's speech.
    • The coach watched the runback of the game to analyze the team's mistakes.
    • I love the runback of that concert; it sounds just as good as live.
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