center back

American  

noun

Volleyball, Water Polo.

1. the player in the middle of the back line.

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Example Sentences

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

But despite the scoreless draw, the Galaxy suffered a big loss when their captain and center back, Maya Yoshida, limped off with an apparent hamstring injury late in the first half.

From Los Angeles Times