fullback

  1. Noun.  (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. Noun.  (field hockey) A defensive player who assists the goalie in preventing the opposing team from scoring.

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