fullback

noun/ˈfʊlbæk/

Frequency rank: #10,381 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

A player in football or rugby who plays in a defensive or supporting role, typically positioned behind the main line.

Illustration for the English word “fullback”

Example sentence

The coach decided to use the fullback as the main ball carrier in the final quarter.

Synonyms & related words

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