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center back

American  

noun

Volleyball, Water Polo.
  1. the player in the middle of the back line.


Example Sentences

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It will be something of a new-look Galaxy with three new starters in center back Jakob Glesnes, midfielder/center back Justin Haak and striker Joao Klauss.

From Los Angeles Times

That’s when the game went from classic to epic, with Vancouver losing another player midway through that extra time after center back Belal Halbouni limped off with a leg injury.

From Los Angeles Times

United, however, found an equalizer when Colombian center back Jefferson Diaz nodded home a header in the 62nd minute off an assist from Morris Duggan.

From Barron's

The loss of center back Marlon, whose contract expired nine days ago, has also created a hole, this one on the back line.

From Los Angeles Times

And Colombian center back Emiro Garcés has become more a liability than an asset.

From Los Angeles Times