"backliner" meaning in All languages combined

See backliner on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: backliners [plural]
Etymology: From backline + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|backline|er|id2=occupation}} backline + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} backliner (plural backliners)
  1. (sports) One who plays on the back line. Categories (topical): People, Sports

Inflected forms

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