"dummy half" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dummy halves [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|dummy halves}} dummy half (plural dummy halves)
  1. (rugby) The player who receives the ball when it is returned into play behind the teammate who was just tackled. Categories (topical): Rugby
    Sense id: en-dummy_half-en-noun-rvMmH~N8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, rugby, sports

Inflected forms

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