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linebacking

noun

line·​back·​ing ˈlīn-ˌba-kiŋ How to pronounce linebacking (audio)
: the action or art of playing linebacker

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Panthers sign another linebacker The Panthers signed former Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons to the practice squad Tuesday, the team announced, as Carolina works through several injuries along the linebacking corps. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Nov. 2025 The defense that day hit rock bottom with its linebacking corps in tatters. Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 5 Oct. 2025 That's great news for Michigan State's defense, which could use some help from its linebacking corps to aid its struggling pass rush. Christian Romo, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025 The Patriots exploited a dopey Carolina linebacking corps with simple misdirections, starting with a season-high 38.1% play-action rate and early, 24-yard tight end screen to Austin Hooper. Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 30 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for linebacking

Word History

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of linebacking was in 1953

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“Linebacking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/linebacking. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.

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