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American  
[fool-bak] / ˈfʊlˌbæk /

noun

Football.

  1. a running back who lines up behind the quarterback and is farthest from the line of scrimmage.

  2. the position played by this back.

  3. (in soccer, Rugby, field hockey) a player stationed near the defended goal to carry out chiefly defensive duties.

fullback British  
/ ˈfʊlˌbæk /

noun

  1. soccer hockey one of two defensive players positioned in front of the goalkeeper

  2. rugby a defensive player positioned close to his own line

  3. the position held by any of these players

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Etymology

Origin of fullback

First recorded in 1885–90; full 1 + back 1

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