Usually means: Positioning, defending, tackling in football.
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  1. linebacking: Merriam-Webster
  2. linebacking: Collins English Dictionary
  3. linebacking: Wordnik
  4. linebacking: Wiktionary
  5. linebacking: Dictionary.com
  6. linebacking: TheFreeDictionary.com

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▸ noun:  (American football) Playing as a linebacker

Similar:
linebacker, backliner, cornerbacking, slotback, tailback, quarterbacking, fullback, backfielder, offensive back, upback, more...

Opposite:
wide receiving, defensive back, cornerback

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Similar:
linebacker, backliner, cornerbacking, slotback, tailback, quarterbacking, fullback, backfielder, offensive back, upback, more...

Opposite:
wide receiving, defensive back, cornerback



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