linebacking

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noun

Playing as a linebacker

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Meanings

nounlinebacking (uncountable)
  1. uncountableAmerican footballPlaying as a linebacker

    “He has the ability to play all three linebacking positions and we’re happy to add him to our defense.”

    2007 March 27, The Associated Press, “Eagles Boost Defense With Deal for Spikes”, in New York Times

Origin

From line + backing.

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APA

linebacking. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/linebacking

MLA

“linebacking.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/linebacking. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “linebacking,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/linebacking.

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