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fullback vs. halfback

fullback

[ fool-bak ]
noun
  1. a running back who lines up behind the quarterback and is farthest from the line of scrimmage.
  2. the position played by this back.
  3. (in soccer, Rugby, field hockey) a player stationed near the defended goal to carry out chiefly defensive duties.

halfback

[ haf-bak, hahf- ]
noun
  1. Football.
    1. one of two backs who typically line up on each side of the fullback.
    2. the position played by such a back.
  2. (in soccer, Rugby, field hockey, etc.) a player stationed near the forward line to carry out chiefly offensive duties.

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