LINE BACKER Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the phrase line backer. (close relations)
Definition of LINE BACKER
Best Alternative Words for LINE BACKER
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| linebacker | nounn | |||||||
noun • a defensive football player who takes a position close behind the linemen • (American football) the position of a defensive football player who plays close behind the line of scrimmage | ||||||||
| back | adverb, nounadv, n | |||||||
adjective • related to or located at the back noun • the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine • the side that goes last or is not normally seen • the part of something that is furthest from the normal viewer • (football) a person who plays in the backfield • the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord • the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book • the part of a garment that covers the back of your body • a support that you can lean against while sitting • (American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed behind the line of scrimmage adverb • in or to or toward a former location • at or to or toward the back or rear • in or to or toward an original condition • in or to or toward a past time • in reply • in repayment or retaliation adjective satellite • located at or near the back of an animal • of an earlier date verb • be behind; approve of • travel backward • give support or one's approval to • cause to travel backward • support financial backing for • be in back of • place a bet on • shift to a counterclockwise direction • establish as valid or genuine • strengthen by providing with a back or backing | ||||||||
| defender | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who cares for persons or property • a fighter who holds out against attack | ||||||||
| gridiron | nounn | |||||||
noun • a cooking utensil of parallel metal bars; used to grill fish or meat • the playing field on which football is played | ||||||||
| player | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a person who participates in or is skilled at some game • someone who plays a music as a profession • a theatrical performer • a person who pursues a number of different social and sexual partners simultaneously • someone who takes part in an activity | ||||||||
| tackle | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the person who plays offensive or defensive tackle on a football team • gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails • gear used in fishing • (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage, typically opposite one of the offensive guards • (American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground verb • accept as a challenge • put a harness • seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball | ||||||||
