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halfback

noun half·back \ˈhaf-ˌbak, ˈhäf-\

American football : a player on offense who lines up next to the fullback and who runs with the ball and blocks

: a defensive player in games like soccer and field hockey who is positioned in front of the fullback

Full Definition of HALFBACK

1
:  one of the backs stationed near either flank in football
2
:  a player stationed immediately behind the forward line (as in field hockey, soccer, or rugby)
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First Known Use of HALFBACK

1882

Rhymes with HALFBACK

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HALFBACK Defined for Kids

halfback

noun half·back \ˈhaf-ˌbak, ˈhäf-\

Definition of HALFBACK for Kids

1
:  a football player who runs with the ball and blocks
2
:  a player positioned behind the forward line in some games (as soccer)

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