half back

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half⋅back

[haf-bak, hahf-]

–noun

Football.

a.	one of two backs who typically line up on each side of the fullback.

b.	the position played by such a back.

2.	(in soccer, Rugby, field hockey, etc.) a player stationed near the forward line to carry out chiefly offensive duties.

Origin:
1880–85; half + back ¹

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