fullback

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Synonyms: fallback, pullback, full back, full-back, callback, pull back, fall back, frillback, rollback, quillback, flyback

Antonyms: fallback, pullback, full back, full-back, callback, pull back, fall back, frillback, rollback, quillback, flyback

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|American football}} An [[offensive back]] whose primary jobs are to block in advance of the [[halfback]] on running plays and for the [[quarterback]] on passing plays.
2. {{lb|en|rugby}} A position behind the main line of backs in both [[rugby union]] and [[rugby league]]. In rugby union, they wear number 15 jersey at the start of play and are the last line of defence responsible for catching [[punt]]s.
3. {{lb|en|field hockey}}<!-- Note, the "hockey" cat. is field hockey --> A [[defensive]] player who assists the [[goalie]] in preventing the opposing team from scoring.
4. {{lb|en|soccer}} A [[player]] who plays on the left or right side of [[defence]].

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