noun
Uncommon
linebacker
Linebacker (noun) means In American football, a defensive player positioned just behind the defensive line, responsible for stopping runs and covering short passes. Example: “The linebacker read the play and tackled the runner for a loss.”
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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."
How to use linebacker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA defensive football player who lines up behind the front line to stop runs and short passes.
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Word forms
- Plural
- linebackers
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The _____ read the play and tackled the runner for a loss.
Etymology
From line (the defensive line) plus backer — a player who backs up the line.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for linebacker
acker
hacker
backer
Packer
cracker
slacker
blacker
attacker
hijacker
nutcracker
firecracker
safecracker
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Frequently asked questions
What does “linebacker” mean?
The word “linebacker” means in American football, a defensive player positioned just behind the defensive line, responsible for stopping runs and covering short passes. In plain terms, a defensive football player who lines up behind the front line to stop runs and short passes.
How do you use “linebacker” in a sentence?
Here is “linebacker” used in a sentence: “The linebacker read the play and tackled the runner for a loss.”
What part of speech is “linebacker”?
“Linebacker” is a noun.
Is “linebacker” a common word?
“Linebacker” is an uncommon word in modern English.
