dropback

[ drop-bak ]

noun

1. a lowering, as of prices or standards, especially to a previous level:

   Auto manufacturers requested a dropback in emissions standards.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dropback¹

Noun use of verb phrase drop back

Example Sentences

When Porter asked Maiava specifics about dropback techniques and what he’d learned from other coaches, Porter says Maiava offered a confused look in response.

From Los Angeles Times

“Overall, I feel like I’m a dropback passer and I feel like this is a drop-back offense, an offense that’s going to spread the ball around, trust the quarterbacks to make the right decisions,’’ he said.

From Seattle Times

In terms of EPA per dropback, those three games represent three of his worst six regular-season outings in 29 starts the last two years.

From Seattle Times

Washington State’s burgeoning star has displayed creativity and elusiveness, wisdom and maturity, illustrating how much he developed over the offseason with nearly every dropback.

From Seattle Times

Ward had to scramble on what felt like every dropback.

From Seattle Times