Halfback and Running back

Halfback

Halfback noun - (football) the running back who plays the offensive halfback position.
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Synonyms for Halfback

Running back and halfback are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Running back" instead a noun "Halfback".

Running back

Running back noun - (football) a back on the offensive team (a fullback or halfback) who tries to advance the ball by carrying it on plays from the line of scrimmage.
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Halfback and running back are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Halfback" with "Running back", this terms are similar.

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