Linebacker vs. Lineman — What's the Difference?

A linebacker (LB or backer) is a playing position in gridiron football. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards (4 m) behind the line of scrimmage and behind the defensive linemen.

A person employed to install or repair telephone, telegraph, or electric power lines. Also called linesman.

Any of the defensive players forming a second line of defense behind the players on the line of scrimmage.

A person employed to inspect and repair railroad tracks.

(American football) The defensive players who are in position behind the defensive linemen and in front of the safeties and cornerbacks and whose principal responsibilities are to tackle runners and to defend against shorter passes.

(Football) A player positioned on the line of scrimmage near the ball.

A defensive football player who takes a position close behind the linemen

A person who installs and repairs overhead cables (either power or telephone); a linesman.

The position of a defensive football player who plays close behind the line of scrimmage

(American football) A player who specializes in play at the line of scrimmage.

Someone who repairs railway tracks.

One who carries the line in surveying, etc.; the surveyor who marks positions with a range pole.

A man employed to examine the rails of a railroad to see if they are in good condition; also, a man employed to install or repair telegraph, telephone, television cable, or power lines. Also called linesman.

A player whose position is in the first (forward) line, as opposed to a back; one who plays on the line of scrimmage.

A ladies' man who is especially adept at inventing effective introductory phrases (pick-up lines) to gain a woman's attention.

The position of a player on a football team who is stationed on the line of scrimmage.

One of the players on the line of scrimmage

The surveyor who marks positions with a range pole

A person who installs or repairs electrical or telephone lines

The position of a player on a football team who is stationed on the line of scrimmage