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Backliner

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

(sports) One who plays on the back line..

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Bourque can also play the physical game with the best of the NHL backliners. He is not afraid to use the body, and his play in the corners is often fearsome.

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What does backliner mean?

Backliner means (sports) One who plays on the back line..

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How do you use backliner in a sentence?

Bourque can also play the physical game with the best of the NHL backliners. He is not afraid to use the body, and his play in the corners is often fearsome.

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