running back (Meaning)
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running back (n)
(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
Synonyms & Antonyms of running back
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running back Sentence Examples
- The agile running back darted through the opposing defense with astonishing speed.
- The coach instructed his running back to find the holes in the defensive line.
- The fearless running back lowered his shoulder and charged head-on into the linebackers.
- The elusive running back juked and weaved his way past several defenders.
- The towering running back bulldozed through the defensive tackle with brute force.
- The running back's quick feet and explosive bursts of speed made him a threat to opposing teams.
- The running back's ability to break tackles and gain yards after contact was invaluable to his team.
- The young running back emerged as a rising star with his impressive performance on the field.
- The veteran running back's wisdom and experience guided his younger teammates.
- The injured running back underwent extensive rehab to regain his former speed and agility.
FAQs About the word running back
(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
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The agile running back darted through the opposing defense with astonishing speed.
The coach instructed his running back to find the holes in the defensive line.
The fearless running back lowered his shoulder and charged head-on into the linebackers.
The elusive running back juked and weaved his way past several defenders.
