cornerback

cor·ner·back

also corner back (kôr′nər-băk′)

n. Abbr. CB Football

Either of two defensive backs normally positioned behind the linebackers and toward the sidelines.

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cornerback

(ˈkɔːnəˌbæk)

(American Football) American football a defensive back

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cor•ner•back

(ˈkɔr nərˌbæk)

n.

a defensive back in football who covers the area behind the line of scrimmage near the sideline.

[1965–70]

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