Definition of Cornerback

1. Noun. A defensive football player stationed outside the linebackers.

Generic synonyms: Football Player, Footballer

Definition of Cornerback

1. Noun. (American football Gaelic football hurling) The defensive players who are in position on each side farthest laterally from the ball and whose principal responsibility is to defend against passes ¹

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Definition of Cornerback

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cornerback

corner infielders
corner kick
corner kicks
corner man
corner office
corner pocket
corner post
corner shop
corner shops
corner solution
corner store
corner stores
corner the market
corner time
corner tooth
cornerbacks
cornercap
cornercaps
cornered
cornering
cornerless
cornerlike
cornerman
cornermen
corners
cornerstone
cornerstones
cornerways
cornerwise

Literary usage of Cornerback

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. SANGUINE FLUID: Evolution Of Death by James Spade (2006)
"“Hey, Coach,” the stocky cornerback calls out. Underwood turns momentarily, then returns to finish his conversation with another player, ending with a pat ..."

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