halfback
US /ˈhæf.bæk/
UK /ˈhæf.bæk/
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halfback, middenvelder
a player in various team sports (such as rugby, soccer, or American football) who plays in a position between the forwards and the fullbacks, often involved in both offense and defense
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The talented halfback scored a crucial try in the rugby match.
De getalenteerde halfback scoorde een cruciale try in de rugbymatch.
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In American football, the halfback often carries the ball for rushing plays.
In American football draagt de halfback vaak de bal voor rushing plays.