running back
–noun Football.
| an offensive back, as a halfback or fullback, whose principal role is advancing the ball by running with it on plays from scrimmage. |
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Running back
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| running back
n. Football An offensive back, such as a fullback or halfback, who has the responsibility of advancing the ball by running with it on plays from the line of scrimmage. |
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| running back | |
noun | |
| (football) a back on the offensive team (a fullback or halfback) who tries to advance the ball by carrying it on plays from the line of scrimmage |
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