halfback

Definition of Halfback in English :

1. halfback

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

2. halfback

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

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Halfback

noun

1. rugby

either the scrum half or the stand-off half

2. soccer old-fashioned

any of three players positioned behind the line of forwards and in front of the fullbacks

3.

any of certain similar players in other team sports

4.

the position of a player who is halfback

noun

1. US, American Football

a.

one of the running backs, typically smaller and faster than the fullback

b.

a defensive back, as a cornerback or safety

2. Soccer and Hockey Etc

a player positioned between the forwards and the fullbacks, who has both offensive and defensive responsibilities

n. Abbr. HB

1. Football One of the running backs positioned to the sides behind the quarterback when the ball is snapped.

2. Sports One of several players stationed behind the forward line, as in soccer or rugby.