defensive back

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Definition of defensive back in English English dictionary

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

Hyphenation

de·fen·sive back

Turkish pronunciation

dîfensîv bäk

Pronunciation

/dəˈfensəv ˈbak/ /dɪˈfɛnsɪv ˈbæk/