ALL meanings of halfback
half·back
H h - 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
- noun halfback (American football) An offensive back whose primary jobs are to carry the ball on running plays and to serve as a receiver or blocker on passing plays. 0
- noun halfback (Canadian football) A defensive back whose primary jobs are to cover the slotback on passing plays and prevent running plays from going to the outside. 0
- noun halfback (field hockey) A position in field hockey, with both offensive and defensive roles. 0
- 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
- noun halfback any of certain similar players in other team sports 0
- noun halfback the position of a player who is halfback 0
- noun halfback one of the running backs, typically smaller and faster than the fullback 0
- noun halfback a defensive back, as a cornerback or safety 0
- noun halfback a player positioned between the forwards and the fullbacks, who has both offensive and defensive responsibilities 0