halfback

Noun
  1. (football) the running back who plays the offensive halfback position (synset 110176688)
    referred to in: football, football game - any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
    is a type of: running back - (football) a back on the offensive team (a fullback or halfback) who tries to advance the ball by carrying it on plays from the line of scrimmage
  2. (American football) an offensive back usually positioned behind the quarterback and to the side of the fullback (synset 100728250)
    is a type of: back - (American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed behind the line of scrimmage
    belongs to: eleven, football team - a team that plays football

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