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halfback

[ haf-bak, hahf- ]

noun

  1. Football.
    1. one of two backs back who typically line up on each side of the fullback.
    2. 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.


halfback

/ ˈhɑːfˌbæk /

noun

  1. rugby either the scrum half or the stand-off half
  2. old-fashioned.
    soccer any of three players positioned behind the line of forwards and in front of the fullbacks
  3. any of certain similar players in other team sports
  4. the position of a player who is halfback
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of halfback1

First recorded in 1880–85; half + back 1
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Example Sentences

Lois Roberts, who played in her bare feet and could punt the ball fifty yards, and Shirley Payne, a quick and slithery halfback and two-way player, were the stars of the game for the Amazons.

As a college halfback and a professional he achieved great fame.

Sara was halfback on the freshman football team, while Jim played quarterback.

Buck knew the play now; it was Barrett, right halfback, between tackle and guard.

The reinstated halfback went away with his eyes shining and his heart elate.

Lane, the Fifth Form halfback, tried to go round the end on the next play, but made no gain.

He was muscular, well-built, and fast on his feet, almost perfectly put together for a halfback.

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