Cornerback

usgb/ˈkɔːrnərbæk/
noun

A defensive player position in American and Canadian football, whose main job is to cover the wide receivers of the opposing team and prevent them from catching the ball.

The best cornerback in the league intercepted the ball at a crucial moment.
Visual representation of "cornerback" - A defensive player position in American and Canadian football, whose main job is to cover the wide receivers of the opposing team and prevent them from catching the ball.

Often appears as...

  • top cornerback
  • starting cornerback
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Sport Specific

Used mainly in discussions about American or Canadian football, not other sports.

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His dream is to become a great cornerback like his idol.
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Defensive Role

Emphasizes the role of preventing the opposite team's success, not scoring points.

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The cornerback rushed in to block the pass.
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Game Jargon

Commonly used among football fans and players, but unfamiliar to those outside the sport.

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They debated who the best cornerback was after the game.
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