tailback
The word “tailback” has 2 syllables: tail-back
It's pronounced as /ˈteɪlˌbæk/
What is synonym and antonym for tailback?
In the thesaurus, “tailback” has 24 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for tailback along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for tailback
- backup
- blocking back
- bottleneck
- congestion
- crawl
- delay
- flanker back
- fullback
- gridlock
- halfback
- jam
- jam-up
- lock
- logjam
- offensive back
- plunging back
- slotback
- slowdown
- snarl
- stoppage
- tangle
- tie-up
- traffic
- wingback
Meanings of tailback
- noun
- A line of motor vehicles causing or the result of traffic congestion or a traffic jam; backup.
- A running back or halfback who lines up furthest to the rear in an I formation.
Example Sentences
- The traffic was at a standstill due to a massive tailback on the highway.
- The accident caused a long tailback of cars trying to exit the city.
- The impatient driver honked his horn as he found himself stuck in a frustrating tailback.
- The construction work ahead led to a significant tailback of vehicles on the busy road.
- The unexpected road closure resulted in a miles-long tailback of frustrated commuters.
On this page you'll find 24 synonyms or another words to tailback, such as: backup, blocking back, bottleneck, congestion, crawl, delay, flanker back.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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