centre half

centre half
A player in a former position corresponding to the modern centre-back.

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  • centre half — ˌcentre ˈhalf [centre half centre halves] (especially US ˌcenter ˈhalf) noun = ↑centre back See also: ↑center half …   Useful english dictionary

  • centre-half — centre halfˈ noun (football, hockey, etc) 1. The central player in the line of halfbacks 2. The position of this player • • • Main Entry: ↑centre …   Useful english dictionary

  • Centre half-forward — In Australian rules football, the centre half forward is a position on the half forward line of a football field.The centre half forward s role is usually the most demanding of any player on field, with a tall frame, strength and most importantly …   Wikipedia

  • Centre half-back — In Australian rules football, the centre half back refers to a position in the half back line of a football field.Centre half back is considered a key position in defence. Examples of centre half backs include Glen Jakovich, Darren Mead, Tom… …   Wikipedia

  • centre half — n. (Soccer) centre back, defence player who plays in the middle of the field …   English contemporary dictionary

  • centre half — noun Soccer another term for centre back …   English new terms dictionary

  • centre half-forward — /sɛntə haf ˈfɔwəd/ (say sentuh hahf fawwuhd) noun Australian Rules 1. the centre position on the half forward line, between the two flanks. 2. someone who plays in this position …  

  • centre-half — /sɛntə ˈhaf/ (say sentuh hahf) noun Hockey, Soccer, etc. the middle player in the halfback line …  

  • centre back — ˌcentre ˈback f105 [centre back] (especially US ˌcenter ˈback) (also ˌcentre ˈhalf especially US ˌcenter ˈhalf) …   Useful english dictionary

  • Half-back line — In the sport of Australian rules football, the half back line refers to the positions of the 3 players on the field that occupy the centre half back and left and right half back flank positions.Half back flankers are usually players used to run… …   Wikipedia

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