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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
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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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