cornerback

English

noun
Definitions
  • (American football) Any of the defensive players who are in position on each side farthest laterally from the ball and whose principal responsibility is to defend against passes.

Etymology

Compound from English corner + English back (mild drink, back, chaser).

Origin

English

back

Gloss

mild drink, back, chaser

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

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Other

Kanji

後, 背

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