halfback
noun
(football) the running back who plays the offensive halfback position
(American football) an offensive back usually positioned behind the quarterback and to the side of the fullback
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
Halfback meaning
What does “halfback” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.
“halfback” is a noun with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: (football) the running back who plays the offensive halfback position.