linebacker

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Synonyms: line backer, lineback, linebackers, linebarger, lifehacker

Antonyms: line backer, lineback, linebackers, linebarger, lifehacker

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|American football}} The defensive [[players]] who are in [[position]] behind the defensive linemen and in front of the safeties and [[cornerback]]s and whose principal responsibilities are to [[tackle]] runners and to [[defend]] [[against]] shorter passes.

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