center halfback


noun
  1. Field Hockey. the player in the middle among the halfbacks.

  2. Soccer. the player in the middle of their own half of the field who carries out both offensive and defensive duties.

Origin of center halfback

1
First recorded in 1875–80

Words Nearby center halfback

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