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halfback definition

half·back (-bak′)

noun

  1. ☆ Football
    1. one of the running backs, typically smaller and faster than the fullback
    2. a defensive back, as a cornerback or safety
  2. Soccer, Field Hockey, etc. a player positioned between the forwards and the fullbacks, who has both offensive and defensive responsibilities

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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