centre forward
noun
sport the central forward in the attack
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How to use centre forward in a sentence
The players who, as a rule, make or mar the success of a side in modern football are the centre forward and the centre half-back.
He was, nevertheless, a very useful all-round player, and could take his place as a centre forward at a moment's notice.
Scottish Football Reminiscences and Sketches | David Drummond BoneBehind each centre forward hovered one of the Britling boys.
Mr. Britling Sees It Through | H. G. WellsNorman, playing centre-forward, kicked the ball across to Sturton, next on his left.
King of Ranleigh | F. S. (Frederick Sadlier) BreretonAspinall; while the stores sergeant, a league player, was the star performer at centre-forward.
Sixty Squadron R.A.F. | Group-Captain A. J. L. Scott
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