line·back·er

(līn′băk′ər)

n. Abbr. LB Football

Any of the defensive players forming a second line of defense behind the players on the line of scrimmage.

line′back′ing n.

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linebacker

(ˈlaɪnˌbækə)

(American Football) a defensive player in American or Canadian football who is positioned just behind the line of scrimmage

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line•back•er

(ˈlaɪnˌbæk ər)

n.

1. a football player on defense who takes a position behind the linemen.

2. the position played by this player.

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun	1.	linebacker - a defensive football player who takes a position close behind the linemen line backer football player, footballer - an athlete who plays American football
	2.	linebacker - (American football) the position of a defensive football player who plays close behind the line of scrimmage line backer back - (American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed behind the line of scrimmage football team, eleven - a team that plays football

Translations

linebacker

[ˈlaɪnbækəʳ] N (US) → defensa mf (en fútbol americano)

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