Definition of Linebacker in English :

Define Linebacker in English

Linebacker meaning in English

Meaning of Linebacker in English

Pronunciation of Linebacker in English

Linebacker pronunciation in English

Pronounce Linebacker in English

Linebacker

see synonyms of linebacker

Noun

1. line backer, linebacker

a defensive football player who takes a position close behind the linemen

2. line backer, linebacker

(American football) the position of a defensive football player who plays close behind the line of scrimmage

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Linebacker

see synonyms of linebacker
noun
a defensive player in American or Canadian football who is positioned just behind the line of scrimmage

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Linebacker

see synonyms of linebacker
noun
American Football
a defensive player positioned behind the defensive linemen

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Linebacker

see synonyms of linebacker
n. Abbr. LB
Football
Any of the defensive players forming a second line of defense behind the players on the line of scrimmage.

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