Definitions from Wiktionary (defensive back)
▸ noun: (American football, Canadian football) 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.
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▸ noun: (American football, Canadian football) 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.
Similar:
cornerback,
defensive halfback,
safety,
secondary,
halfback,
offensive back,
linebacker,
fullback,
full-back,
safety spot,
more...
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