Fly-half
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fly-half is a noun meaning (rugby) A rugby player who is normally the first receiver of the ball from the scrum half after a scrum; a half-back.
Meaning
(rugby) A rugby player who is normally the first receiver of the ball from the scrum half after a scrum; a half-back.
Example Sentences
Fly-half Holly Aitchison has had a mixed tournament with the boot up until this match, with Mitchell saying in the week he had no concerns over her kicking and being proved correct in Bordeaux.
Word Forms
- fly-halves
Synonyms for fly-half
Depending on context, synonyms include stand-off.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include half-back, halfback, scrum half, scrumhalf, five-eighth, three-quarter.
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