| 释义 |
nickelback
noun[ C ]
uk /ˈnɪk.əl.bæk/ us /ˈnɪk.əl.bæk/
a position played by one of the cornerbacks on an American football team when the defence is using five defensive backs:
He was brought in as a nickelback when the offence brought in another wide receiver.
The nickelback intercepted the pass and returned it to the end zone for a touchdown.
If you use a nickelback, you are left with six players to defend up front.
You have the option of bringing in a nickelback if you want to put extra coverage on the wide receivers.
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