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half-back

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun half-back has 2 senses
  1. halfback - (football) the running back who plays the offensive halfback position
    --1 is a kind of running back
  2. halfback - the position of a back on a football team
    --2 is a kind of back
    --2 is a member of football team, eleven

Definitions from the Web

Half-back

Noun:

  1. A player in certain team sports, such as football or rugby, positioned between the forward line and the defensive line.
  2. (North America) A position in American or Canadian football, typically referring to a player who lines up a few yards behind the line of scrimmage and is usually responsible for running with the ball and blocking.

Examples:

  • The half-back intercepted the pass and swiftly carried the ball toward the opponent's goal.
  • The quarterback handed the ball off to the half-back for a crucial rushing play.

Adjective:

  1. Pertaining to a football player who plays in the half-back position.
  2. (informal) Describing someone or something neither fully popular nor completely local in nature.

Examples:

  • The team's half-back player demonstrated exceptional skills in running and tackling.
  • The café's half-back atmosphere appeals to both tourists and locals, blending international flavors with regional dishes.

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