Definitions for halfback
ˈhæfˌbæk, ˈhɑf-half·back

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1. halfbacknoun

   (football) the running back who plays the offensive halfback position

2. halfbacknoun

   (American football) the position of a back on a football team

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1. halfbacknoun

   The position of either of two players on a football team who typically begins each play behind the line and on either side of the quarterback.

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1. halfbacknoun

   A position in field hockey, with both offensive and defensive roles.

2. halfbacknoun

   An offensive back whose primary jobs are to carry the ball on running plays and to serve as a receiver or blocker on passing plays.

3. halfbacknoun

   A defensive back whose primary jobs are to cover the slotback on passing plays and prevent running plays from going to the outside.

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1. halfback

   In sports, a halfback is a position of a player, mainly in football (both American and Rugby) and hockey. The specific role can vary depending on the sport and team's strategy, but they generally align between the fullbacks and the forwards, prepared to play both defensive and offensive roles. Their position is crucial as they coordinate plays, making strategic moves both around the ball possession and maneuvering the game.

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1. Halfback

   A halfback, sometimes referred to as a tailback, is an offensive position in American football, which lines up in the backfield and generally is responsible for carrying the ball on running plays. Historically, from the 1870s through the 1950s, the halfback position was both an offensive and defensive position. In the related sport of Canadian football, halfback is a defensive rather than offensive position.

Matched Categories

1. • Football
   • Running Back

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How to pronounce halfback?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of halfback in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of halfback in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=halfback
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=halfback
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Halfback
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=halfback
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=halfback