Associations to the word «Cornerback»

Wiktionary

CORNERBACK, 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

Dictionary definition

CORNERBACK, noun. A defensive football player stationed outside the linebackers.

Wise words

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