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- [haf-bak, hahf-]
- /ˈhæfˌbæk, ˈhɑf-/
- /ˈhɑːf.bæk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [haf-bak, hahf-]
- /ˈhæfˌbæk, ˈhɑf-/
Definitions of halfback word
- noun halfback Football. one of two backs who typically line up on each side of the fullback. the position played by such a back. 1
- noun halfback (in soccer, Rugby, field hockey, etc.) a player stationed near the forward line to carry out chiefly offensive duties. 1
- noun halfback An offensive back usually positioned behind the quarterback and to the side of the fullback. 1
- countable noun halfback In football, a halfback is an attacking player who stands behind the front line and runs with the ball. 0
- noun halfback either the scrum half or the stand-off half 0
- noun halfback any of three players positioned behind the line of forwards and in front of the fullbacks 0
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Origin of halfback
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85; half + back1
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Parts of speech for Halfback
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halfback popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
halfback usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for halfback
noun halfback
- tailback — the offensive back who lines up farthest behind the line of scrimmage, as in a single wingback or double wingback formation.
- fullback — a running back who lines up behind the quarterback and is farthest from the line of scrimmage.
- slotback — an offensive back who lines up about one yard behind the gap in the line between a tackle and an end stationed a distance outside of the tackle.
- wingback — an offensive back who lines up outside an end.
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