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English noun: linebacker

1. linebacker (person) a defensive football player who takes a position close behind the linemen


Synonymsline backer


Broader (hypernym)football player, footballer

2. linebacker (act) (American football) the position of a defensive football player who plays close behind the line of scrimmage


Synonymsline backer


Broader (hypernym)back


Member meronymeleven, football team









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