center back

noun

, Volleyball, Water Polo.

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

Example Sentences

Even if they’re center backs who have never played for the club.

From FiveThirtyEight

Dahlkemper, 27, has made 62 appearances for the national team and is considered one of the best center backs in the world.

From Washington Post

Center back stage, in front of sky-light, modeling stand upon which is placed a rough statuette, covered by cloth.

From Project Gutenberg

Begin at center-back of hat holding wire toward you, and sewing from right to left.

From Project Gutenberg

Bend to shape of brim and pin under edge of velvet, beginning at the center back.

From Project Gutenberg

Cut away all superfluous material, allowing three-eighths of an inch seam at the center back.

From Project Gutenberg

Cut the two back portions through the center back, on the thread of material.

From Project Gutenberg