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fullback
noun full·back \ˈfu̇l-ˌbak\
American football : a player on offense who lines up behind the line of scrimmage and who runs with the ball and blocks
: a defensive player in games like soccer and field hockey who is usually positioned near the goal
Full Definition of FULLBACK
1
: an offensive football back used primarily for line plunges and blocking
2
: a primarily defensive player usually stationed nearest the defended goal (as in soccer or field hockey)
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First Known Use of FULLBACK
1887
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FULLBACK Defined for Kids
fullback
noun full·back \ˈfu̇l-ˌbak\
Definition of FULLBACK for Kids
1
: a football player who runs with the ball and blocks
2
: a player in games like soccer and field hockey who is usually positioned near the goal
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