Meaning Of The Word Halfback

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halfback
countable noun: In football, a halfback is an attacking player who stands behind the front line and runs with the ball.

halfback in American English
one of the running backs, typically smaller and faster than the fullback
noun: one of two backs who typically line up on each side of the fullback

halfback in British English
noun: either the scrum half or the stand-off half

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