(American football) The act by a player in the backfield of dropping back from the line of scrimmage after the hike of the ball.

(American football) The act by a player in the backfield of dropping back from the line of scrimmage after the hike of the ball.

An actor who stands upstage, forcing the other actors to face him and turn their backs to the audience, in order to draw more attention to himself.

(phonetics) Any vowel sound produced in the back of the mouth, such as /uː/ in rule or /əʊ/ in pole.

To make hair flat by putting oil, water, etc. on it.

(soccer) A player who plays on the wing, and acts as both a defender and an attacker depending on the team's situation.

(British Commonwealth, dated in US) Alternative form of fullback

(soccer) A central defender, a player who plays in the centre of defence, just in front of the goalkeeper

Something potentially harmful or hurtful, such as criticism or insult, that nevertheless has no effect or impact on the target.

(simile, colloquial, idiomatic) Without immediate or lasting effects.