fullback
Americannoun
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a running back who lines up behind the quarterback and is farthest from the line of scrimmage.
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the position played by this back.
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(in soccer, Rugby, field hockey) a player stationed near the defended goal to carry out chiefly defensive duties.
noun
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soccer hockey one of two defensive players positioned in front of the goalkeeper
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rugby a defensive player positioned close to his own line
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the position held by any of these players
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“You’ve got to beat everyone and be able to be everyone,” said fullback Sergiño Dest.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
As an NFL fullback, Patrick DiMarco faced linebackers the size of French Door fridges.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
The Chargers bolstered their efforts to protect quarterback Justin Herbert all while diversifying their offense by agreeing to a multiyear deal with veteran fullback Alec Ingold on Sunday, the team announced.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026
Former Glasgow Warriors fullback Hogg amassed a century of senior caps for his country and was involved in three British and Irish Lions tours.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026
That was probably the biggest reason why I believed our fight was far from over—the fullback psychology.
From "Winger" by Andrew Smith
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