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noun
A central defender to whom no forward is assigned for marking, forming the last line of defence and often initiating the offensive play.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, soccer, sports
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Synonyms: sweeper
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A designated back-row player intended to be used as a ball-control specialist.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports, volleyball
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Alternative letter-case form of libero (volleyball).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
From Italian libero (literally “free one”). So called because he has no direct opponent to mark and is therefore free to join in the offensive. The volleyball use is younger.
Across languages
21 source translations are retained for this English entry.
