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Definition of halfback

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half·back  audio  (hfbk, häf-) KEY 

NOUN:
Abbr. HB
  1. Football
    1. One of the players positioned near the flanks behind the line of scrimmage.
    2. The position held by this player.
  2. Sports
    1. One of several players stationed behind the forward line, as in soccer or Rugby.
    2. The position held by this player.



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