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half•back



Pronunciation: (haf'bak", häf'-), [key]
—n.
1. 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.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

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