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Fullback
Meaning
Noun
●
In Football (American):
An
offensive back
whose
primary
jobs
are to
block
in advance of
the
halfback
on
running
plays
and for the
quarterback
on
passing
plays
.
●
In Rugby:
A
position
behind the
main line
of
backs in
both
rugby union
and
rugby league
. In
rugby union
, they
wear
number 15
jersey
at the
start
of
play
and are the last
line
of
defence
responsible
for
catching
punts.
●
In Field hockey:
A
defensive
player
who
assists
the
goalie
in
preventing
the
opposing
team from scoring.
●
In Football (soccer):
A
player
who
plays on
the
left
or
right side
of defence.
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