fullback
ˈfʊlˌbæk
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Definition of fullback - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
sports roleTECH.USoffensive player who blocks and carries the ball in footballTECH.US
  • The fullback charged through the defense for a touchdown.
ball carrier blocker runner
2.
soccerTECH.USplayer on left or right side of defenseTECH.US
  • The fullback made a crucial tackle near the sideline.
defender wingback
3.
rugbyTECH.UKdefensive position catching punts and last line of defenseTECH.UK
  • The fullback caught the high ball and started a counter-attack.
defender safety
4.
field hockeyTECH.UKdefensive player assisting goalie in preventing goalsTECH.UK
  • The fullback blocked the shot to save a goal.
back defender sweeper

Verb

intr.
sportsTECH.USplay in a game as a blocking, short-yardage runnerTECH.US
  • He was asked to fullback during the match.
defend guard
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Origin of fullback

English, full (complete) + back (position)

Terms with fullback included in their meaning

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FBabbr.
abr: fullback
player who blocks and runs in football
HBabbr.
abr: halfback
player position between fullback and quarterback

Examples of fullback in a sentence

  • As a fullback, he excelled in both blocking and running.
  • The fullback sprinted down the wing with the ball.
  • Our fullback is known for his defensive skills.
  • The fullback was ready to tackle any opponent who broke through.
  • As the last defender, the fullback saved the team from conceding a try.
  • The fullback intercepted the ball skillfully.

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  1. French:fullback, jouer arrière, ...
  2. German:Ballträger, als Fullback agieren, ...
  3. Italian:fullback, fare il terzino, ...
  4. Spanish:defensa, jugar de defensa, ...
  5. Portuguese:lateral, defender, ...
  6. Chinese:进攻前锋, 担任后卫, ...
  7. Japanese:オフェンシブプレーヤー, フルバックをする, ...
  8. Arabic:فولباك, لعب كظهير في المباراة, ...
  9. Hebrew:פוּלְבַּק, לְשַׂחֵק כְּמָגֵן, ...
  10. Russian:нападающий, играть защитника, ...
  11. Ukrainian:нападник, грати фулбеком, ...
  12. Hindi:आक्रामक खिलाड़ी, फुलबैक की भूमिका निभाना, ...
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