FULLBACK

fullback

(noun) (American football) an offensive position in the backfield

fullback

(noun) (football) the running back who plays the fullback position on the offensive team

fullback

(verb) play the fullback

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

fullback (plural fullbacks)

(American football) An offensive back whose primary jobs are to block in advance of the halfback on running plays and for the quarterback on passing plays.

(rugby) A position behind the main line of backs in both rugby union and rugby league.

(field hockey) A defensive player who assists the goalie in preventing the opposing team from scoring.

(soccer) Alternative form of full-back

Anagrams

• fuckball

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