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"About Football Glossary - Defensive Back"

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Definition: A member of the defensive secondary. Defensive backs generally try to keep receivers from making catches. Safeties, cornerbacks, nickel backs, and dime backs are considered to be defensive backs.

Pronunciation: di fens' iv - bak

Examples: A good group of defensive backs can shut down an opponents passing game.

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