fullback
noun
- Football one of the running backs, used typically for blocking
- Soccer, Rugby, etc. a defensive player who generally plays back in the defensive end of the field near the goal so as to prevent the opponent's forwards from scoring
See fullback in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(fo͝olˈbăkˌ)
noun Abbr. FB- Football
a. An offensive backfield player whose position is behind the quarterback and halfbacks and who primarily performs offensive blocking and line plunges.
b. The position of this player.
- Sports
a. A primarily defensive backfield player in field hockey, soccer, or Rugby whose position is near the defensive goal or goal line.
b. The position of this player.
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