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linebacker

/ˈlaɪnˌbæk.ər/
line · back · er
Plural:linebackers
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linebacker Lexical Profile

linebacker Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A defensive player in American and Canadian football who lines up immediately behind the defensive line and ahead of the defensive backs, responsible for stopping the run, covering passes, and rushing the passer.

Example

"The middle linebacker read the quarterback's eyes and intercepted the short pass over the middle."

• Nearby Words

linear
linearity
linearly
linebacker
linebacking
lined snake
lineless

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Linebacker. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/linebacker
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