fullback
noun/ˈfʊlbæk/
Frequency rank: #10,381 most common English word
Meaning
A player in football or rugby who plays in a defensive or supporting role, typically positioned behind the main line.
Example sentence
The coach decided to use fullback as the main ball carrier in the final quarter.
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