cornerback

cor·ner·back

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kawr-ner-bak]
- /ˈkɔr nərˌbæk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kawr-ner-bak]
- /ˈkɔr nərˌbæk/

Definitions of cornerback word

noun cornerback a defensive back 3
noun cornerback either of two defensive backs who are positioned outside of the linebackers and are primarily responsible for covering pass receivers 3
noun cornerback 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. 1
noun cornerback A defensive back positioned to the outside of the linebackers. 1
noun cornerback (American football, Gaelic football, hurling) The defensive players who are in position on each side farthest laterally from the ball and whose principal responsibility is to defend against passes. 0

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Origin of cornerback

First appearance:

before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1965-70; corner + back1

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Parts of speech for Cornerback

noun

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cornerback popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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