As an adjective tactical
is of, or relating to tactics.
As a noun backline is
collectively, the players known as backs, whose job it is to create and exploit space.
tactical
English
Adjective
(-)
of, or relating to tactics
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, year=2012
, date=June 2
, author= Phil McNulty
, title=England 1-0 Belgium
, work=BBC Sport
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, passage=As in the 1-0 win against Norway in Oslo, this was an England performance built on the foundations of solid defence and tactical discipline.}}
of, or relating to military operations that are smaller or more local than strategic ones
adroit, skilful or ingenious
(firearms) having a military appearance, typically with accessories such as a bipod, adjustable stock, detachable magazine or black coloration
Derived terms
* tactically
* tactical aeromedical evacuation
* tactical air command center
* tactical air commander
* tactical air control center
* tactical air control party
* tactical air coordinator
* tactical air direction center
* tactical airfield fuel dispensing system
* tactical air groups
* tactical air officer
* tactical air operation
* tactical air operations center
* tactical air reconnaissance
* tactical air support
* tactical air support element
* tactical air transport operations
* tactical assembly area
* tactical call sign
* tactical combat force
* tactical concept
* tactical control
* tactical deception group
* tactical digital information link
* tactical diversion
* tactical event system
* tactical exploitation of national capabilities
* tactical information processing and interpretation system
* tactical intelligence
* tactical intelligence and related activities
* tactical level of war
* tactical loading
* tactical locality
* tactical-logistical group
* tactical map
* tactical minefield
* tactical mining
* tactical nuclear weapon employment
* tactical obstacles
* tactical operations center
* tactical range
* tactical reserve
* tactical security
* tactical sub-concept
* tactical transport aircraft
* tactical troops
* tactical unit
* tactical vehicle
* tactical warning
* tactical warning and assessment
* tactical warning and attack assessment
backline
English
Noun
(
en noun)
(rugby) Collectively, the players known as backs, whose job it is to create and exploit space.
(rugby) The imaginary tactical line across the field that passes through the backs, through their primary line of attack/defence (i.e. excluding any players in a more backward defensive position). 