Definition of "cornerback" []

• Football Either of two defensive halfbacks stationed a short distance behind the linebackers and relatively near the sidelines. (noun)

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• "I'm glad that the cornerback is finally getting this recognition over the past few years."
• "•New York Jets: They might have found a steal in cornerback Kyle Wilson, another fast cover man to team with Darrelle Revis and Antonio Cromartie."
• "Wisconsin cornerback Allen Langford then was called for pass interference, and Clark scored on first-and-goal from the 2 to put Penn State ahead 24-7 at halftime."