Backliner
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Backliner is a noun meaning (sports) One who plays on the back line.
Meaning
(sports) One who plays on the back line.
Example Sentences
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.
Word Forms
- backliners
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include backfielder, backrower, linebacker, baseliner, flanker, backstager.
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