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Fullback Definition & Meaning

fullback
noun
  1. (football) the running back who plays the fullback position on the offensive team
  2. (American football) the position of a back on a football team
verb
  1. play the fullback

"Fullback" in song lyrics

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  • "Up the middle like a fullback"
    Mac Dre — I Need an Eighth
  • "Rushin up the middle like a fullback"
    Sir Mix-A-Lot — My Bad Side
  • "ohio state football 1958-1959 fullback"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does fullback mean?
(football) the running back who plays the fullback position on the offensive team (American football) the position of a back on a football team play the fullback
What part of speech is fullback?
Fullback is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does fullback have?
Fullback has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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