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cornerback
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cor·ner·back also corner back  (kôrnr-bk)
n. Football
Either of two defensive halfbacks stationed a short distance behind the linebackers and relatively near the sidelines.
cornerback [ˈkɔːnəˌbæk]
n
(Team Sports / American Football) American football a defensive back
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Noun1.cornerback - a defensive football player stationed outside the linebackers
football player, footballer - an athlete who plays American football
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