Wiktionary
half-break
alt. (context rugby English) Where a player almost breaks the opposition defensive line but is stopped by the opposition. n. (context rugby English) Where a player almost breaks the opposition defensive line but is stopped by the opposition.
Usage examples of "half-break".
Half-broken locomotives were dragging completely broken passenger cars in and out of the station.
The buckskin was a half-broken broncho that fought like a fiend under the saddle until the quirt and spur brought her to her senses.