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linebacker

DEFINITIONS OF: linebacker

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

Synonyms:
line backer
Type of:
football player, footballer
an athlete who plays American football

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

Synonyms:
line backer
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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