English Explanatory Dictionary

cornerback

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Word forms

cornerback cornerbacks

Etymology

From corner + back.

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