full-back

full-back
a) A player who plays on the left or right side of defence.
b) The player who wears the number 15 jersey at the start of play. The last line of defence responsible for catching punts.

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  • Full back — Back Back (b[a^]k), n. [AS. b[ae]c, bac; akin to Icel., Sw., & LG. bak, Dan. bag; cf. OHG. bahho ham, Skr. bhaj to turn, OSlav. b[=e]g[u^] flight. Cf. {Bacon}.] 1. In human beings, the hinder part of the body, extending from the neck to the end… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • full back — noun 1. In various sports, a player positioned towards the back of the field, usu with a defensive role 2. See also ↑back1 • • • Main Entry: ↑full …   Useful english dictionary

  • full-back — full backs also fullback N COUNT In rugby or soccer, a full back is a defending player whose position is towards the goal which their team is defending …   English dictionary

  • full|back — «FUL BAK», noun. 1. a football player who is a member of the offensive backfield and usually lines up between the halfbacks. 2. a player in field hockey, soccer, or Rugby who is responsible for the defense of the goal and whose position is behind …   Useful english dictionary

  • full back — player stationed behind the front line (American football) …   English contemporary dictionary

  • full·back — /ˈfʊlˌbæk/ noun, pl backs [count] 1 American football : a player on offense who lines up behind the line of scrimmage and who runs with the ball and blocks 2 : a defensive player in games like soccer and field hockey who is usually positioned… …   Useful english dictionary

  • Full-forward — is a position in Australian rules football and Gaelic football with a key focus on kicking goals.Leading full forwards of the Australian Football League are usually among those awarded with the Coleman Medal for the most goals in an AFL season.In …   Wikipedia

  • Back — (b[a^]k), n. [AS. b[ae]c, bac; akin to Icel., Sw., & LG. bak, Dan. bag; cf. OHG. bahho ham, Skr. bhaj to turn, OSlav. b[=e]g[u^] flight. Cf. {Bacon}.] 1. In human beings, the hinder part of the body, extending from the neck to the end of the… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • full — 1. adj., adv., n., & v. adj. 1 (often foll. by of) holding all its limits will allow (the bucket is full; full of water). 2 having eaten to one s limits or satisfaction. 3 abundant, copious, satisfying, sufficient (a full programme of events; led …   Useful english dictionary

  • Back closure — A back closure is a fastener (such as a zipper or button(s)) on the rear of a garment, most commonly one made for females. They were a common feature of women s and girls clothes in the past, and were the preferred choice of some women for more… …   Wikipedia

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