touchback

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English

Etymology

Presumably: touchdown + back

Noun

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touchback (plural touchbacks)

  1. (American football) The result of a play (usually a kickoff or punt) in which the ball passes out the back of the end zone or a team otherwise gains possession of the ball in their own end zone.
    The ball sailed into the end zone for a touchback and the Eagles had possession on the 20-yard line.