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Meanings of linebacker in English

Portuguese
linebacker
Spanish
linebacker

A defensive football player who takes a position close behind the linemen.

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Examples for "line backer"
Examples for "line backer"
1
I pretended that Cynthia, who'd barely acknowledged me when we were introduced, wasn't the size of a line backer.
Ebony
2
It will hinder Rouhani's planned economic growth and will give more political power to the IRGC and their hard- line backers, the reformist official added.
Reuters
Usage of linebacker in English
1
However, the extra point attempt was blocked by Missouri linebacker Kentrell Brothers.
Reuters
2
Inside linebacker Justin Staples was given James Anderson's roster spot last week.
Reuters
3
Florida State started Reggie Northrup at linebacker in place of Terrance Smith.
Reuters
4
Keenum was sacked five times, including three times by linebacker Dee Ford.
Reuters
5
Sophomore linebacker Colin Schooler had four tackles for loss, including a sack.
Reuters
6
MTSU linebacker Darius Harris added eight stops to lead the Blue Raiders.
Reuters
7
Nevada linebacker Gabe Sewell was ejected in the second half for targeting.
Reuters
8
Florida State's defense was led by linebacker Emmett Rice with seven tackles.
Reuters
9
Kansas linebacker Dru Prox recorded 10 tackles for the third straight game.
Reuters
10
Panthers cornerback Stantley Thomas-Oliver and outside linebacker Jamal Gates also had interceptions.
Reuters
11
It's been a whirlwind few weeks for Denver Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall.
Ebony
12
Later in the quarter, he was intercepted by Carolina linebacker Luke Kuechly.
Reuters
13
Washington then iced the game on an interception by linebacker Mason Foster.
Reuters
14
There was a little pressure from the outside linebacker on our quarterback.
Reuters
15
If he does the wheel route, the linebacker doesn't have any vision.
Reuters
16
Seattle linebacker Malcolm Smith intercepted the tipped pass to seal the victory.
Ebony
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