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Rarecornerback
The correct spelling is cornerback.
How to pronounce cornerback
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.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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