line backer

Other forms: line backers

Definitions of line backer
  1. noun
    a defensive football player who takes a position close behind the linemen
    synonyms: linebacker
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    type of:
    football player, footballer
    an athlete who plays American football
  2. noun
    (American football) the position of a defensive football player who plays close behind the line of scrimmage
    synonyms: linebacker
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    type of:
    back
    (American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed behind the line of scrimmage
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