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fullback
[ fool-bak ]
/ ˈfʊlˌbæk /
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noun Football.
a running back who lines up behind the quarterback and is farthest from the line of scrimmage.
the position played by this back.
(in soccer, Rugby, field hockey) a player stationed near the defended goal to carry out chiefly defensive duties.
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fullback
/ (ˈfʊlˌbæk) /
noun
soccer hockey one of two defensive players positioned in front of the goalkeeper
rugby a defensive player positioned close to his own line
the position held by any of these players
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