plural fullbacks
1
American football
: a player on offense who lines up behind the line of scrimmage and who runs with the ball and blocks
2
: a defensive player in games like soccer and field hockey who is usually positioned near the goal
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“Fullback.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/fullback. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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