fullback

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

2 the position of a back on a football team v : play the fullback

English

Noun

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

1. A defensive player who assists the goalie in preventing the opposing team from scoring.

Fullback or Full back may refer to:

• a position in various football games, including:
  • Fullback (American football), in American football, a position in the offensive backfield
  • Fullback (Australian rules football), in Australian rules football, a defensive position
  • Fullback (football), in football (soccer), a defender playing in a wide position
  • A similar role in (field) hockey
  • Fullback (rugby league), a position behind the main line of backs
  • Fullback (rugby union), a position behind the main line of backs
• Sukhoi Su-34, a Russian fighter aircraft, from its NATO reporting name

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