linebacker meaning

UK US /ˈlaɪnbækɚ/ 3 syllables

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

linebacker has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

linebacker as a noun

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

    Synonyms: line backer

    Type of: football player

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

    Synonyms: line backer

    Type of: back

How to pronounce linebacker

linebacker is pronounced /ˈlaɪnbækɚ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 18 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with LI · words ending in ER · 10-letter words

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