running back

/ˌrʌnɪŋ ˈbæk/
/ˈrʌnɪŋ bæk/
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Other forms: running backs

Definitions of running back
  1. 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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    types:
    fullback
    (football) the running back who plays the fullback position on the offensive team
    halfback
    (football) the running back who plays the offensive halfback position
    type of:
    back
    (football) a person who plays in the backfield
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