Fullback ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Fullback ( noun )

1. A position in American and Canadian football, typically played by a larger and stronger player, whose role is to provide support for the running back and to block for the quarterback.
2. A position in association football, typically played by a defensive player whose role is to provide support for the defense and to block for the goalkeeper.

Origin:

The term "fullback" originated in american football, where it refers to a position on the field. the name comes from the player"s role of playing behind the line of scrimmage, or "full" back from it.

Examples:

1. He was the starting fullback on the football team.
2. The fullback made a great block for the running back.
3. The fullback scored a touchdown on a trick play.
4. He was too slow to be a fullback.
5. The fullback had a good game last night.

(As a verb)

Fullback ( verb )

1. A position in American and Canadian football, typically played by a larger and stronger player, whose role is to provide support for the running back and to block for the quarterback.
2. A position in association football, typically played by a defensive player whose role is to provide support for the defense and to block for the goalkeeper.

Origin:

The term "fullback" originated in american football, where it refers to a position on the field. the name comes from the player"s role of playing behind the line of scrimmage, or "full" back from it.

Examples:

1. He was the starting fullback on the football team.
2. The fullback made a great block for the running back.
3. The fullback scored a touchdown on a trick play.
4. He was too slow to be a fullback.
5. The fullback had a good game last night.