fullback
/ˈfʊlˌbæk/
noun
- A defensive player in soccer (football) who plays near the goal and helps prevent the opposing team from scoring.
- He switched from midfielder to fullback to strengthen the defense.
- The fullback blocked the striker's shot just before it reached the goal.
- Our team's fullback is known for her strong tackles and quick passes.
- A player in American football who lines up behind the quarterback and is primarily used for blocking and short-yardage running.
- The fullback cleared a path for the running back to gain ten yards.
- The coach asked the fullback to catch a short pass out of the backfield.
- He was a powerful fullback who loved to block for his teammates.
- A player in rugby who plays behind the main line of defense and is responsible for catching kicks and making tackles.
- The fullback caught the high ball and started a counter-attack.
- The team's fullback saved a try by diving on the loose ball.
- As a fullback, she needs to be a strong tackler and good at kicking.
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