libero
US /ˈliː.bə.roʊ/
UK /ˈliː.bə.roʊ/
1.
a defensive player in volleyball who is restricted to the back row and wears a different colored jersey
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The libero made an incredible save, keeping the ball in play.
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A good libero is essential for a strong defense.
2.
a player in soccer (football) who is not assigned a fixed position and can roam freely to support both defense and attack
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Franz Beckenbauer was famous for his role as a libero.
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The coach decided to play with a libero to add flexibility to the team's formation.