Cornerback
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cornerback is a noun meaning (American football, Gaelic football, hurling) 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.
Meaning
(American football, Gaelic football, hurling) 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.
Example Sentences
The cornerback tipped the ball away from the receiver.
Word Forms
- cornerbacks
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cornerbacking, safety, corner, halfback, linebacker, secondary.
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