cornerback

Etymology

From corner + back.

cornerback means 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. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 91 out of 100.

noun

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.“The cornerback tipped the ball away from the receiver.”