back line

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Synonyms: back nine, backline, bank line, balk line, back link, black line, back-line, backshine, backslide, back bone, jack pine

Antonyms: back nine, backline, bank line, balk line, back link, black line, back-line, backshine, backslide, back bone, jack pine

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|football}} Collectively, the [[defender]]s of a team.
2. {{lb|en|field hockey}} The line running across the goal to the corners of the playing field.
3. {{lb|en|rugby}} The players known as the [[back]]s, whose primary responsibility is [[defense]].
4. {{lb|en|rugby}} The imaginary [[tactical]] line across the field that passes through the backs, through their primary line of attack/defence (i.e. excluding any players in a more backward defensive position).

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