Halfback: meaning, definitions and examples
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halfback
[ hรฆfหbรฆk ]
football position
A halfback is a position in football, primarily responsible for running with the ball and participating in plays as a runner or receiver. In American football, the halfback typically lines up behind the quarterback and is involved in both rushing and passing plays. The role of the halfback can vary significantly based on the team's offensive strategy. Halfbacks need to possess speed, agility, and good vision to evade defenders and maximize yardage gains.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The halfback made an amazing run for a touchdown.
- Our team relies heavily on the skills of the halfback in our offensive plays.
- He was drafted as a halfback due to his impressive performance in college.
Translations
Translations of the word "halfback" in other languages:
๐ต๐น meio-campista
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเคพเคซเคผเคฌเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Halbspieler
๐ฎ๐ฉ setengah belakang
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะฒะทะฐั ะธัะฝะธะบ
๐ต๐ฑ pomocnik
๐ฏ๐ต ใใผใใใใฏ
๐ซ๐ท demi-centre
๐ช๐ธ mediocampista
๐น๐ท yarฤฑ bek
๐ฐ๐ท ํํ๋ฐฑ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุนุจ ูุณุท
๐จ๐ฟ pลฏlback
๐ธ๐ฐ polobek
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅบๅๅซ
๐ธ๐ฎ polovica
๐ฎ๐ธ helmingur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐัััะปะฐะน าะพัาะฐััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฎแแแ แแ แแชแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yarฤฑm mรผdafiษรงi
๐ฒ๐ฝ mediocampista
Etymology
The term 'halfback' originated in the late 19th century as a reference to the player position in rugby. The combination of 'half' and 'back' indicates that the player plays behind the forwards but is not a fullback. As American football evolved from rugby, this position retained the name. Its responsibilities have adapted over time, incorporating aspects of rushing, receiving, and blocking. The halfback became critical in developing offensive strategies, particularly with the rise of the forward pass in the early 20th century. Over the decades, the halfback's role has continued to evolve, and they have become essential playmakers in football, showcasing versatility and athleticism.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #33,825 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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