noun

halfback

halfback

The halfback scored a brilliant try.

The halfback scored a brilliant try.

She plays as a halfback for the local team.

She plays as a halfback for the local team.

to play as a ((halfback)) She plays as a halfback for the local team.

Synonyms: midfielder (in some contexts)

From 'half' + 'back', a player positioned halfway between the forwards and the fullbacks.

Think of the player who is 'half' way to the 'back' of the field.

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