Noun: halfback 'hãf,bak
- (football) the running back who plays the offensive halfback position
"The halfback broke through the defensive line for a touchdown"
- (American football) the position of a back on a football team, generally smaller in size than a fullback
"The halfback's agility allowed him to evade tackles"
Derived forms: halfbacks
Type of: back, running back
Part of: eleven, football team
Encyclopedia: Halfback