Pronunciation: [pˈʌtbak] (IPA) 
The word "putback" is spelled with a long U sound, represented by the IPA symbol /ʊ/, followed by a T sound, represented by the symbol /t/, and then a B sound, represented by the symbol /b/. The word is often used in basketball to describe a rebound that is immediately put back into the basket. When spelling this word, it is important to remember that there is no space between "put" and "back", as they form a single compound word.
Putback can be defined as a noun or a verb, and it is commonly used in the context of sports, especially basketball. As a noun, putback refers to a specific event that occurs when a player successfully retrieves an offensive rebound and scores a basket immediately without any other player on the opposing team touching the ball. In this sense, a putback is a type of offensive play that allows a team to earn extra points by capitalizing on a second attempt scoring opportunity.
As a verb, putback refers to the act of returning an item or object back to its original place or location. It is commonly used in discussions about organizing or tidying up items after they have been used or displaced. For example, one may putback a book on the shelf after reading it, or putback groceries in the fridge after shopping.
In general, the term putback carries the connotation of restoring something to its rightful or appropriate position or state. Whether referring to a sports play or the act of returning an item, the concept of putback captures the idea of bringing something back to where it belongs or was originally intended to be.
The word "putback" is a compound word composed of two separate words: "put" and "back".
The word "put" can be traced back to the Old English word "putian", which means "to thrust, to put". It has cognates in various Germanic languages, such as the Dutch word "putten" and the German word "setzen". be traced to the Proto-Germanic word "put-, putan", which shares a common ancestor with the Proto-Indo-European root "*pew", meaning "to cut, strike, or stamp".
The word "back" can be traced back to the Old English word "baec", which means "the back of the body" or "the opposite side". It has cognates in several Germanic languages, such as the German word "Rücken" and the Dutch word "rug".
