Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

flexbone

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: flexbone
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

1

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A formation involving three running backs in which a fullback is lined up behind the quarterback and two slotbacks are lined up behind the line of scrimmage at each end of the offensive line.

Etymology

Blend of flexible + wishbone.

Inflected Forms

flexbones (plural)

Questions

What does flexbone mean?: A formation involving three running backs in which a fullback is lined up behind the quarterback and two slotbacks are lined up behind the line of scrimmage at each end of the offensive line.
Where does flexbone come from?: Blend of flexible + wishbone.

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