halfback

half·back

H0021400 (hăf′băk′, häf′-)n. Abbr. HB1. Football One of the running backs positioned to the sides behind the quarterback when the ball is snapped.2. Sports One of several players stationed behind the forward line, as in soccer or Rugby.

halfback

(ˈhɑːfˌbæk) n1. (Soccer) rugby either the scrum half or the stand-off half2. (Rugby) rugby either the scrum half or the stand-off half3. (Soccer) soccer old-fashioned any of three players positioned behind the line of forwards and in front of the fullbacks4. (Soccer) any of certain similar players in other team sports5. (Rugby) any of certain similar players in other team sports6. (Soccer) the position of a player who is halfback7. (Rugby) the position of a player who is halfback

half•back

(ˈhæfˌbæk, ˈhɑf-)

n. 1. Football. a. one of two backs who typically line up on each side of the fullback. b. the position played by such a back. 2. (in soccer, Rugby, field hockey, etc.) a player stationed near the forward line to carry out chiefly offensive duties. [1880–85]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	halfback - (football) the running back who plays the offensive halfback positionfootball, football game - any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goalrunning 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
	2.	halfback - (American football) the position of a back on a football teamback - (American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed behind the line of scrimmagefootball team, eleven - a team that plays football

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noun (football) the running back who plays the offensive halfback position

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noun (American football) the position of a back on a football team

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