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linebacker — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • linebacker noun In American football, a defensive player positioned just behind the defensive line, responsible for stopping runs and covering short passes.

Senses

linebacker is used for these senses in English:

  • linebacker (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.
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