linebacker
BrE /ˈlɪn.bæk.ər/ AmE /ˈlɪn.bæk.ər/
noun en → es
a defensive player in American football who plays behind the linemen and is responsible for stopping the run and covering short passes.
jugador de línea defensiva, linebacker
Collocations linebacker position · linebacker duties
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The linebacker made a crucial tackle to stop the runner.
El linebacker realizó una jugada crucial para detener al corredor.