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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
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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