defensive back
defensive back · defensive backs
Collective term for the defensive players who are in position farthest from the ball…Collective term for the defensive players who are in position farthest from the ball at the start of a play and whose principal responsibility is to defend against passes. Includes cornerbacks and safeties in both codes, and defensive halfbacks in the Canadian game.
Meaning
1 senses(Canadian)Collective term for the defensive players who are in position farthest from the ball at the start of a play and whose principal responsibility is to defend against passes. Includes cornerbacks and safeties in both codes, and defensive halfbacks in the Canadian game.
Forms
plural: defensive backs| Singular | defensive back |
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