Half-back
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Half-back is a noun meaning (rugby) the scrum-half and the fly-half.
Meaning
(rugby) the scrum-half and the fly-half.
Example Sentences
But Wales somehow snaffled possession for fly-half Jones to send half-back partner Mike Phillips haring away with Stoddart in support.
Word Forms
- half-backs
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fly half, halfback, stand-off, scrum half, scrumhalf, five-eighth.
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