Noun: linebacker 'lIn,ba-ku(r)
- (American football) the position of a defensive football player who plays close behind the line of scrimmage
"The defence shifted to a three-linebacker formation";
- line backer
- A defensive football player who takes a position close behind the linemen
"The linebacker read the play perfectly and made a crucial tackle";
- line backer
Derived forms: line backers, linebackers
Type of: back, football player [N. Amer], footballer [N. Amer]
Part of: eleven, football team
Encyclopedia: Linebacker