cornerback

cor·ner·back

also corner back C0648000 (kôr′nər-băk′)n. Abbr. CB Football Either of two defensive backs normally positioned behind the linebackers and toward the sidelines.

cornerback

(ˈkɔːnəˌbæk) n (American Football) American football a defensive back

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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cornerback - a defensive football player stationed outside the linebackersfootball player, footballer - an athlete who plays American football

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noun a defensive football player stationed outside the linebackers

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