back line

Noun

 * 1)  Collectively, the defenders of a team.
 * 2)  The line running across the goal to the corners of the playing field.
 * 3)  The players known as the backs, whose primary responsibility is defense.
 * 4)  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).
 * 1)  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).
 * 1)  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).