cornerback

A noun referring to a defensive player in American football who is positioned on the outside of the defensive formation, typically responsible for covering wide receivers.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das einen Verteidiger im American Football bezeichnet, der außen in der Defensive steht und in der Regel für die Deckung der Wide Receiver zuständig ist.

1. Defensive football position B2 formal american sport

   A defensive player in American football who lines up on the outside of the formation, primarily responsible for covering wide receivers and preventing pass completions.

   • The cornerback intercepted the quarterback's pass and ran it back for a touchdown.
   • He is one of the fastest cornerbacks in the league.
   • The team's cornerback broke up a crucial pass in the end zone.

   🇩🇪Defensive Footballposition

   Synonyme: corner

• cornerbacks plural form
• cornerbacks' possessive plural form
• cornerback's possessive singular form