fullback
Pronunciation
/ˈfʊɫˌbæk/

Definition & Meaning of "fullback"in English

Fullback
01

(American football) a player who primarily blocks for the ball carrier and occasionally runs with the ball or catches passes

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
fullbacks

Who is a "fullback"?

A fullback is a player in American football who lines up behind the offensive line and is mainly responsible for blocking defenders, helping protect the quarterback, and opening up paths for the running back. While they may also run with the ball on short-yardage plays, their main role is to support the offense by clearing a path for the running back or catching short passes. Fullbacks are often strong and tough, as their job requires physical play to create space for other offensive players.

Examples
The fullback led the way with a key block that sprung the running back for a touchdown.
02

(American football) an offensive position in the backfield

to fullback
01

play the fullback

Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
fullback
3rd person singular
fullbacks
Present participle
fullbacking
Past simple
fullbacked
Past participle
fullbacked
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