fullback
fullback Lexical Profile
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• noun
An offensive backfield player (or the position itself) in American and Canadian football who typically lines up between the quarterback and the halfback, responsible primarily for lead blocking, pass protection, and short-yardage rushes.
"The fullback cleared a path through the defensive line, allowing the tailback to score an easy touchdown."
A defensive player (or the position itself) in association football (soccer), rugby, or field hockey who is stationed on either wide flank or at the rear of the formation to prevent opposing attacks.
"The rugby fullback caught the high kick cleanly and launched a counterattack from deep within his own half."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the late 19th century as a compound of 'full' and 'back', originally designating the player positioned farthest behind the line of scrimmage or midfield in early forms of football and rugby.