cornerback

cornerback
/kawr"neuhr bak'/, n. Football.
one of two defensive backs positioned in the secondary between the linebackers and safeties, responsible for covering the outside areas near the sidelines against end runs and pass plays.
[1965-70; CORNER + BACK1]

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