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linebacking

linebacking noun: playing as a linebacker.

Noun

linebacking (uncountable)

  1. Playing 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 of linebacking

From line + backing.

Questions about linebacking

What does linebacking mean?
Linebacking means playing as a linebacker.
What part of speech is linebacking?
Linebacking is a noun.

Words near linebacking in the dictionary

  1. lineature
  2. lineatures
  3. Lineback
  4. linebacker
  5. linebackers
  6. linebacking
  7. Linebacks
  8. Linebarger
  9. Linebargers
  10. Linebaugh
  11. Linebaughs

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