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Halfback Definition & Meaning

halfback
noun
  1. (football) the running back who plays the offensive halfback position
  2. (American football) the position of a back on a football team

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Frequently asked questions

What does halfback mean?
(football) the running back who plays the offensive halfback position (American football) the position of a back on a football team
What part of speech is halfback?
Halfback is a noun.
How many definitions does halfback have?
Halfback has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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