Definition of linebacker
Nouns
a defensive football player who takes a position close behind the linemen
- Synonyms:
- line backer
- Type of:
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football player, footballer
an athlete who plays American football
(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
Vocabulary Lists for linebacker
- American football
- ball carrier
- blitz
- completion
- downfield
- ball
- coach
- cornerback
- field goal
- guard