fullback

English

noun
Definitions
  • (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.
  • (rugby) A position behind the main line of backs in both rugby union and rugby league.
  • (field hockey) A defensive player who assists the goalie in preventing the opposing team from scoring.
  • (soccer) (alternative form of) full-back

Etymology

Compound from English full (plenty, entire, fullness) + English back (mild drink, back, chaser).

Origin

English

back

Gloss

mild drink, back, chaser

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

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Other

Kanji

後, 背

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