ALL meanings of cornerback
cor·ner·back
C c - 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 A defensive back positioned to the outside of the linebackers. 1
- 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 (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