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Definition of halfback - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
sportsTECH. US offensive player who runs with the ball in american footballTECH. US
- The halfback scored a touchdown in the final quarter.
2.
Canadian footballTECH. US defensive player covering slotback in Canadian footballTECH. US
- The halfback intercepted the pass with ease.
3.
rugbyTECH. UK player feeding ball into scrum in rugbyTECH. UK
- The halfback quickly passed the ball from the scrum.
4.
Australian rulesTECH. one of three players on halfback line in Australian rulesTECH.
- The halfback delivered a long kick to the forward line.
5.
field hockeyTECH. player with offensive and defensive roles in field hockeyTECH.
- The halfback assisted in both goals and defense.
Expressions with halfback
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player in soccer who plays in a defensive position in the midfield
The defensive halfback blocked the shot and cleared the ball upfield.
Origin of halfback
English, half + back
Terms with halfback included in their meaning
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rugby position
rugby player linking halfback and centre
abr: halfback
player position between fullback and quarterback
Examples of halfback in a sentence
Our team's halfback is recovering from an injury. The halfback tackled the runner swiftly. Our halfback is the best in the league. The halfback's role is crucial in the scrum. During the match, the halfback controlled the game's pace. The coach praised the halfback for his defensive skills.
During the match, the halfback intercepted the ball brilliantly. The halfback intercepted the ball skillfully. Our team's halfback is known for quick passes.
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- French:demi offensif, demi défensif, ...
- German:Halfback, Gedrängehalb, ...
- Italian:halfback, difensore, ...
- Spanish:corredor, defensor, ...
- Portuguese:halfback, half-back, ...
- Chinese:半卫, 半后卫, ...
- Japanese:ハーフバック, ミッドフィールダー, ...
- Arabic:ظَهِير خَلْفِي, مُدافِع نِصف, ...
- Hebrew:חֵצִי אַחוֹרִי, חֲצִי אַחֲרוֹנִי, ...
- Russian:полузащитник, защитник, ...
- Ukrainian:півзахисник, хафбек, ...
- Hindi:हाफबैक, रक्षात्मक खिलाड़ी, ...
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