line backer meaning

UK US /laɪn ˈbækɚ/ 3 syllables

line backer (noun): a defensive football player who takes a position close behind the linemen.

line backer has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

line backer as a noun

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

    Synonyms: linebacker

    Type of: football player

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

    Synonyms: linebacker

    Type of: back

How to pronounce line backer

line backer is pronounced /laɪn ˈbækɚ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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