linebacker

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

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

Etymology

From line + backer.

In classic literature

Synonyms

line backer

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