linebacker
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linebacker
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From line + backer.
noun linebackers
- The defensive players who are in position behind the defensive linemen and in front of the safeties and cornerbacks and whose principal responsibilities are to tackle runners and to defend against shorter passes. The linebacker corralled the runner who had slipped through the hole.
Thesaurus
Closest in meaning: line backer, athlete, jock, champion, defender, supporter, advocate, linebacking, backliner, slotback, safety, fullback, offensive back, cornerback, defensive back, tailback
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noun The defensive players who are in position behind the defensive linemen and in front of the safeties and cornerbacks
| Español | linebacker |
|---|---|
| Deutsch | Linebacker |
Talk about this word "linebacker." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/linebacker. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. linebacker. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/linebacker "linebacker." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/linebacker.Cite this
@misc{linebacker_2026,
title = {linebacker},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/linebacker},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
