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Definition
Center-back or central defender in sports.
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How it's used
This term is borrowed directly from football terminology and is used exclusively in the context of sports. It refers specifically to the central defender position, distinct from full-backs or wing-backs. While it is a standard term in sports reporting, it is also commonly used by fans during casual conversations about matches.
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He plays center-back and his defense is very solid.
Which center-back do you think performed the best?
Related words
Common phrases
starting center-back
center-back partnership
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
