CORNERBACK


Meaning of CORNERBACK in English

/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 + BACK 1 ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .