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Meaning of centre-back | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A central defender, a player who plays in the centre of defence, just in front of the goalkeeper

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Examples

“Ferguson was incensed as referee Martin Atkinson pointed to the spot - and United's sense of injustice deepened when Nemanja Vidic was sent off in stoppage time after receiving a second yellow card for a foul on Ramires, ruling the centre-back out of the visit to Liverpool on Sunday.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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