fullback

fullback
full•back
[[t]ˈfʊlˌbæk[/t]] n.
1) spo (in football) a running back who lines up behind the quarterback and is farthest from the line of scrimmage
2) spo the position played by this back
3) spo (in soccer, Rugby, and field hockey) a player stationed near the defended goal to carry out chiefly defensive duties
Etymology: 1885–90

From formal English to slang. 2014.

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