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corner back

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cor⋅ner⋅back

  [kawr-ner-bak]
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–noun 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.
Origin:
1965–70; corner + back 1
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cor·ner·back also corner back   (kôr'nər-bāk')   
n.   Football
Either of two defensive halfbacks stationed a short distance behind the linebackers and relatively near the sidelines.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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