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fullback

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1. fullback - Noun

2. fullback - Verb

Meaning

(American football) an offensive position in the backfield

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

play the fullback

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You do have your teammates behind you: your fullback and your halfback, and that's only because they have to be. Shannon Sharpe

As a running back, it takes five offensive linemen, a tight end, a fullback and possibly two wide receivers, in order to make my job successful. Marshawn Lynch

A 14-yard run by Ricky Ervins then set up fullback Gerald Riggs ' 1-yard touchdown run to expand the Redskins' lead to 17–0. Source: Internet

Although positions will typically be categorized as either fullback, halfback, midfield/inner or striker, it is important for players to have an understanding of every position on the field. Source: Internet

And then last year, the ex-Peterhouse College maestro — who can play at fullback, flyhalf, centre and sometimes wing — was named Zimbabwe’s new substantive captain. Source: Internet

Boston College’s A.J. Dillon is an intriguing running back prospect and some might call him a fullback. Source: Internet

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