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cornerback

The correct spelling is cornerback.

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noun

Say it like: Cor-ner-bak

The correct spelling is cornerback. 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. For example: "The cornerback tipped the ball away from the receiver."

Usage Examples

The cornerback tipped the ball away from the receiver.

Definition

noun

  1. 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.

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