back line

== English == === Noun === back line (plural back lines) (soccer) Collectively, the defenders of a team. (field hockey) The line running across the goal to the corners of the playing field. (rugby) The players known as the backs, whose primary responsibility is defense. (rugby) The imaginary tactical line across the field that passes through the backs, through their primary line of attack/defence (i.e. excluding any players in a more backward defensive position). ==== Derived terms ==== === Anagrams === Lineback, nickable