halfback

noun

Meaning

(field sports) Any of various positions on the field of play between the forwards and the fullbacks.
(field sports) A player who occupies one of these positions.
To play in the position of halfback.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

running back(English)fullback(English)full-back(English)backfielder(English)backfield(English)half forward(English)quarterback(English)tailback(English)dally(English)punter(English)punting(English)auburn(English)

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Sources

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