linebacker

Noun

Meaning

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

a defensive football player who takes a position close behind the linemen

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

football player lineman footballer fullback line backer

Antonyms

attack challenger cynic enemy opposition critic
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Hypernyms

back football player footballer

Examples

According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dylan Jordan, a linebacker with the TCU Horned Frogs, was singled out on Friday by Coach for being “a f-cking brat” and using the N-word among his teammates. Source: Internet

After Develin and Johnson went down, the Patriots used linebacker Elandon Roberts, center James Ferentz, running back Brandon Bolden and tight ends in the lead blocking role. Source: Internet

Allred was a Titans linebacker from 2006-10 while Gonzalez played five seasons as a Colts receiver from 2007-11. Source: Internet

After losing linebacker Anthony Barr to a season-ending pectoral injury, the Vikings are signing a veteran with plenty of starting experience. Source: Internet

After losing linebacker Ray Lewis and center Matt Birk to retirement, the Ravens' roster underwent significant changes throughout the 2013 offseason. Source: Internet

Although Jackson clearly felt awful up to the middle of the week, linebacker Matthew Judon expressed no sympathy. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

lineation lineature Lineback linebacker blitzing linebacking Linebarger