RB
Gridiron ball carrier
RB is an abbreviation for running back, the position in American football responsible for carrying the ball on rushing plays.
The running back lines up behind or beside the quarterback and receives handoffs: He's one of the best RBs in the league.
In music contexts, RB (or R&B) stands for rhythm and blues.
Defensive wing position
- defenderOne who guards another
- fullbackBlocking backfield position
- wingbackChair with projecting sides
- backlineRearmost defensive players
overlap · marking · clearance · tackle · cross · flank · interception · counterattack
Postwar Black popular music
- soulInnermost animating essence
- funkDepression or groove music
- gospelSacred choral tradition
- bluesMournful American music genre
R&B · neo-soul · doo-wop · quiet storm · new jack swing · ballad · groove · vocal harmonies
right back
Defensive wing position
- defenderOne who guards another
- fullbackBlocking backfield position
- wingbackChair with projecting sides
backline · overlap · marking · clearance · tackle · cross · flank · interception · counterattack · assist
rhythm and blues
Postwar Black popular music
blues · R&B · neo-soul · doo-wop · quiet storm · new jack swing · ballad · groove · vocal harmonies · boogie
initialism
Spelled-out letter shortening
- acronymWord made from initials
- shorthandAbbreviated writing system
- lettersAlphabetic characters or mail
initials · notation · symbol · shortening · contraction · code · monogram · clipping · brevity · condensation
Offensive pass-catching position
WR · quarterback · QB · slot receiver · split end
Football player protecting quarterback
offensive tackle · offensive guard · OG · center · C