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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linebacking

(ˈlaɪnˌbækɪŋ)

the act of forming a second line of defence, close to the linesman

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