nose tackle

noun

: noseguard

Examples of nose tackle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That has been Jordan Phillips’ norm every time the whistle blow during practices, and the Miami Dolphins’ second-year nose tackle isn’t focused on impressing his new coaches. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

Between Nnadi, Tillery and Pennel, who eventually returned, Kansas City had options at nose tackle but clearly felt the need to upgrade this offseason. — Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026

The Packers lack a true nose tackle in new coordinator Jonathan Gannon’s 3-4 scheme, and the 6-foot-4, 323-pound McClellan will be given every chance to win that job. — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

T’Vondre Sweat, the 366-pound nose tackle, has been clogging up the middle while others — particularly defensive tackle David Onyemata and linebacker Davis — are showing why the Jets brought them in. — Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 3 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nose tackle

• ramshackle
• cackle
• crackle
• hackle
• jackal
• shackle
• vakil
• demoniacal
• tabernacle
• zodiacal