Cornerback

noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.nounAny 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.

"The cornerback tipped the ball away from the receiver."

Synonyms

defensive back cornerbacking safety corner halfback linebacker boundary corner defensive halfback offensive back secondary fullback quarterback

Rhymes With

crack slack black track hack rack back setback

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