1. plural of halfback: players in football positioned behind the line of scrimmage who typically run with the ball or catch passes
Usage: American football
2. plural of halfback: players in rugby or soccer positioned between the forwards and fullbacks
Usage: rugby; soccer

Examples

• The coach recruited two talented halfbacks for the upcoming season.
• Both halfbacks showed excellent speed during practice drills.
• The team’s halfbacks combined for over 200 rushing yards.
• In rugby, the halfbacks coordinate plays between forwards and backs.
• The soccer team’s halfbacks controlled the midfield effectively.
• College scouts were impressed by the halfbacks’ performance.