nose tackle

noun

Examples of nose tackle in a Sentence

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The Dolphins have shown some interest in re-signing starting nose tackle Benito Jones, but there haven’t been serious discussions to this point, according to a league source. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025 Five other unrestricted free agents the Bears signed were named to one Pro Bowl: nose tackle Ted Washington (2001), guard Ruben Brown (2006), tight end Martellus Bennett (2014), defensive tackle Akiem Hicks (2018) and defensive end Robert Quinn (2021). Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025 Ford is a rotational player who can be used as a nose tackle or defensive end in Ejiro Evero’s defense. Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 12 Feb. 2025 But Allen wanted to make sure Denver’s nose tackle got his flowers for his impact as a run defender and early down menace. Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 10 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nose tackle

Word History

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nose tackle was in 1975

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“Nose tackle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nose%20tackle. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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