Definition of fullback - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
sports roleTECH. US offensive player who blocks and carries the ball in footballTECH. US
- The fullback charged through the defense for a touchdown.
2.
soccerTECH. US player on left or right side of defenseTECH. US
- The fullback made a crucial tackle near the sideline.
3.
rugbyTECH. UK defensive position catching punts and last line of defenseTECH. UK
- The fullback caught the high ball and started a counter-attack.
4.
field hockeyTECH. UK defensive player assisting goalie in preventing goalsTECH. UK
- The fullback blocked the shot to save a goal.
Verb
sportsTECH. US play in a game as a blocking, short-yardage runnerTECH. US
- He was asked to fullback during the match.
Origin of fullback
English, full (complete) + back (position)
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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.
Our team's fullback is known for his quick reflexes. She learned to fullback for the local team. During practice, he had to fullback unexpectedly.
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- French:fullback, jouer arrière, ...
- German:Ballträger, als Fullback agieren, ...
- Italian:fullback, fare il terzino, ...
- Spanish:defensa, jugar de defensa, ...
- Portuguese:lateral, defender, ...
- Chinese:进攻前锋, 担任后卫, ...
- Japanese:オフェンシブプレーヤー, フルバックをする, ...
- Arabic:فولباك, لعب كظهير في المباراة, ...
- Hebrew:פוּלְבַּק, לְשַׂחֵק כְּמָגֵן, ...
- Russian:нападающий, играть защитника, ...
- Ukrainian:нападник, грати фулбеком, ...
- Hindi:आक्रामक खिलाड़ी, फुलबैक की भूमिका निभाना, ...
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