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cornerback
This term is specific to the terminology of American and Canadian football. It describes a specialized defensive role requiring a combination of speed and agility to mirror the movements of wide receivers. In a sports broadcasting context, the word carries a connotation of high-pressure, one-on-one competition.
While the term is primarily used in professional and collegiate sports, it is occasionally used colloquially in other contexts to describe someone who provides a final line of defense or a safety net, though this usage is rare compared to its literal athletic meaning.
Meanings
Examples
The star cornerback intercepted the pass just before the receiver reached the end zone.
I need to work on my backpedal if I want to play cornerback for the varsity team.
He is the fastest cornerback in the league this year.
Look at that cornerback stick to the receiver on every single route.
The coach decided to move him from safety to cornerback to utilize his speed.
I wonder if the rookie cornerback can handle the pressure of the playoffs.
That cornerback just got burned on a deep post route.
The team is looking for a shutdown cornerback in the first round of the draft.