Definitions for cornerback
ˈkɔr nərˌbækcor·ner·back

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1. cornerbacknoun

   a defensive football player stationed outside the linebackers

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1. cornerbacknoun

   The defensive players who are in position on each side farthest laterally from the ball and whose principal responsibility is to defend against passes

   The cornerback tipped the ball away from the receiver.

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1. Cornerback

   A cornerback (CB) is a member of the defensive backfield or secondary in gridiron football. Cornerbacks cover receivers most of the time, but also blitz and defend against such offensive running plays as sweeps and reverses. They create turnovers through hard tackles, interceptions, and deflecting forward passes. Other members of the defensive backfield include strong and free safeties. The cornerback position requires speed, agility, strength, and the ability to make rapid sharp turns. A cornerback's skill set typically requires proficiency in anticipating the quarterback, backpedaling, executing single and zone coverage, disrupting pass routes, block shedding, and tackling. Cornerbacks are among the fastest players on the field. Because of this, they are frequently used as return specialists on punts or kickoffs.

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1. cornerback

   A cornerback, often abbreviated as CB, is a defensive position in American and Canadian football. Cornerbacks primarily cover receivers and try to prevent pass completions from the opponent's quarterback. They are often expected to make tackles on players trying to advance the ball, intercept passes, and even cause fumbles.

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1. Cornerback

   A cornerback is a member of the defensive backfield or secondary in American and Canadian football. Cornerbacks cover receivers, to defend against pass offenses and make tackles. Other members of the defensive backfield include the safeties and occasionally linebackers. The cornerback position requires speed and agility. A cornerback's skillset typically requires proficiency in anticipating the quarterback, back-pedalling, executing single and zone coverage, disrupting pass routes, block shedding, and tackling.

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How to pronounce cornerback?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of cornerback in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of cornerback in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of cornerback in a Sentence

1. Joe Mixon:

   I always tell our players when I talk to them, you’ve got to play each play like it’s your last because you’re not guaranteed the next one, and we finally know what that means. And I finally know what that means, and know what that feels like. Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon( 28) runs past Tennessee Titans cornerback Kristian Fulton( 26) during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. ( AP Photo/Mark Zaleski).

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=cornerback
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Cornerback
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornerback
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=cornerback