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linebacker in German

linebacker in German is Linebacker — linebacker means in American football, a defensive player positioned just behind the defensive line, responsible for stopping runs and covering short passes.

linebacker in German

Linebacker
noun
(American football) 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.

What does "linebacker" mean?

  1. noun In American football, a defensive player positioned just behind the defensive line, responsible for stopping runs and covering short passes.
    "The linebacker read the play and tackled the runner for a loss."
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linebacker in a sentence

  • The linebacker read the play and tackled the runner for a loss.

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What is "linebacker" in German?

"linebacker" in German is Linebacker. linebacker means: In American football, a defensive player positioned just behind the defensive line, responsible for stopping runs and covering short passes.

How do you use "linebacker" in a sentence?

Example: "The linebacker read the play and tackled the runner for a loss." In German, "linebacker" is Linebacker.

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