middenveldspeler

Definitions of middenveldspeler
  1. noun
    (formerly) an attendant hired to carry a torch for pedestrians in dark streets
    synonyms: halfspeler, middenvelder
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    type of:
    begeleider, geleider, geleidster, verzorger
    someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
  2. 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
    synonyms: halfspeler, middenvelder
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    types:
    full-back, fullback
    (football) the running back who plays the fullback position on the offensive team
    type of:
    achterhoedespeler, achterspeler, back, verdediger
    (football) a person who plays in the backfield
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