1. a player in American football who lines up behind the quarterback and typically runs with the ball
Usage: American football
2. a defensive player in soccer, field hockey, or rugby who plays between the forwards and fullbacks
Usage: sports

Examples

• The halfback rushed for over 100 yards in the game.
• She played halfback on her high school football team.
• The coach called a play for the halfback to run up the middle.
• In soccer, the halfback helped transition the ball from defense to offense.
• The halfback caught a pass out of the backfield for a touchdown.
• He was recruited to play halfback at the university level.