slash role
n.— «Jesse Palmer and Shaun Hill are vying for the third-quarterback spot behind starter Alex Smith and Dilfer. For that reason, Pickett was poised to change positions to what Nolan refers to as the “slash” role—a combination running back/slot receiver/tight end/fullback hybrid.» —“49ers Notebook: 49ers find a new home for five-string QB Pickett” by Kevin Lynch San Francisco Chronicle (California) July 28, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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