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lineman

A player positioned on the line of scrimmage in American football.

Noun participant_role Level 1207

punter

A player in American football who kicks the ball downfield to the opposing team, usually on fourth down.

Noun participant_role Level 1207

quarterback

In American football, an offensive player who receives the snap and typically directs the play by passing, handing off, or running with the ball.

Noun participant_role Level 1207

running back

An offensive player in American football who carries the ball on running plays and may also catch passes or block.

Noun participant_role Level 1207

tight end

An offensive football player who lines up next to a tackle and can block defenders or run routes to catch passes.

Noun participant_role Level 1207

wide receiver

An offensive player in American football who lines up wide from the formation and primarily runs routes to catch passes.

Noun participant_role Level 1207

flying king

A king in checkers or draughts that can move diagonally any number of unobstructed squares, rather than only one square.

Noun participant_role Level 1208

center

In ice hockey, a forward who plays through the middle of the rink and typically takes faceoffs.

Noun participant_role Level 1209

defenseman

An ice hockey player whose main role is to defend their team's goal and help move the puck out of the defensive zone.

Noun participant_role Level 1209

enforcer

A hockey player whose role is to deter opponents from targeting teammates, often by fighting them.

Noun participant_role Level 1209

goaltender

An ice hockey player who guards the goal and tries to prevent the opposing team from scoring.

Noun participant_role Level 1209

flanker

A rugby forward who packs down on either side of the scrum in the back row.

Noun participant_role Level 1212

fly-half

A back in rugby who usually receives the ball from the scrum-half and directs attacking play, often choosing whether to pass, kick, or run.

Noun participant_role Level 1212

fullback

In rugby, the player positioned behind the other defenders who acts as the last line of defense and often fields kicks.

Noun participant_role Level 1212

hooker

A rugby forward who plays in the middle of the front row and tries to hook the ball backward with a foot during a scrum.

Noun participant_role Level 1212

lock

A forward in the second row of a rugby team’s scrum, who helps provide power and height in the scrum and competes for the ball at lineouts.

Noun participant_role Level 1212

prop

A rugby forward who plays in the front row of the scrum beside the hooker and helps support and stabilize the scrum.

Noun participant_role Level 1212

scrum-half

A rugby player who links the forwards and backs, usually taking the ball from a scrum and passing or running with it to start an attack.

Noun participant_role Level 1212

southpaw

A boxer who leads with the right hand and typically stands with the right side forward.

Noun participant_role Level 1213

declarer

In a card game such as bridge, the player who makes the contract and plays the hand on behalf of their partnership.

Noun participant_role Level 1214

dummy

In bridge, the declarer's partner, whose cards are placed face up on the table after the opening lead.

Noun participant_role Level 1214

anchor

The last runner in a track-and-field relay team, who runs the final leg.

Noun participant_role Level 1215

pacemaker

A runner who leads a track race at a planned speed to help other runners maintain their pace, often withdrawing before the finish.

Noun participant_role Level 1215

sprinter

An athlete who competes in short-distance running races on a track.

Noun participant_role Level 1215

cannon

A xiangqi piece that moves along ranks or files and captures an opposing piece by jumping over exactly one intervening piece.

Noun participant_role Level 1217

domestique

A rider in a bicycle race who supports a team leader by performing tasks such as fetching supplies, setting the pace, or helping the leader conserve e...

Noun participant_role Level 1218

libero

A defensive volleyball player who wears a contrasting uniform and may replace back-row players under special rules, but cannot serve, block, or attack...

Noun participant_role Level 1219

middle blocker

A volleyball player who specializes in blocking attacks at the net and attacking quick sets from the middle of the court.

Noun participant_role Level 1219

outside hitter

A volleyball player who attacks primarily from the left side of the net and often also passes serves and plays defense.

Noun participant_role Level 1219

setter

A volleyball player who sets the ball for attackers, usually making the second contact in a team’s attack.

Noun participant_role Level 1219

blot

A single backgammon checker standing alone on a point and therefore open to being hit by an opponent.

Noun participant_role Level 1226