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Definition of cornerback

cornerback

/ˈkɔːrnərbæk/
cor · ner · back
Plural:cornerbacks
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cornerback Lexical Profile

cornerback Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American In gridiron football, a defensive backfield player or position positioned near the sidelines, primarily responsible for defending against forward passes to wide receivers.

Example

"The veteran cornerback intercepted the pass in the final seconds of the game to secure the victory."

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cornerback. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cornerback
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