cornerback

noun

cornerback

noun

Etymology From corner + back.

1

American football, Ball games, Football, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports Any of the defensive players who are in position on each side farthest laterally from the ball and whose principal responsibility is to defend against passes.

Gaelic football; hurling; Gaelic football; hurling

  • The cornerback tipped the ball away from the receiver.

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