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noun
An offensive back whose primary jobs are to block in advance of the halfback on running plays and for the quarterback on passing plays.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: American-football, ball-games, football, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, rugby, sports
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noun
A defensive player who assists the goalie in preventing the opposing team from scoring.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: field hockey
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noun
A player who plays on the left or right side of defence.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, soccer, sports
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noun
(American football) the position of a back on a football team
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: back
noun
(football) the running back who plays the fullback position on the offensive team
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: running back
verb
play the fullback
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: play
History
From full + back.
Across languages
12 source translations are retained for this English entry.
